B79/100
UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D. — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,464 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
TN0000037
Violations
10
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Copper (90th percentile) | 2.26 mg/L | 1.30 mg/L | Over Limit |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D.
Is UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D. water safe to drink?
UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D. water receives a grade of B (79/100), which is considered good. Out of 32 contaminants tested, 1 exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D. detected?
32 contaminants were tested in UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D.'s water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D. have any EPA violations?
Yes, UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D. has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D. serve?
UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D. serves approximately 6,464 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Bakewell.
What type of water does UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D. provide?
UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D. sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TN0000037.
How does UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D. compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
UNION FORK-BAKEWELL U.D. scores 79/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Tennessee state page for a full comparison of water systems.