A86/100
WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 77,825 people · Tennessee
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
TN0000371
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 480.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – August 9, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT
Is WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?
WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT detected?
76 contaminants were tested in WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT serve?
WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT serves approximately 77,825 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Knoxville.
What type of water does WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT provide?
WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TN0000371.
How does WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Tennessee?
WEST KNOX UTILITY DISTRICT scores 86/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Tennessee state page for a full comparison of water systems.