B73/100

WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 8,628 people · Tennessee

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
TN0000578
Violations
12

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

2

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: October 1, 2022Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT

Is WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT water safe to drink?

WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 51 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT detected?

51 contaminants were tested in WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT has 12 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT serve?

WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT serves approximately 8,628 people, Tennessee.

What type of water does WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT provide?

WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is TN0000578.

How does WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Tennessee?

WEST OVERTON UTILITY DISTRICT scores 73/100 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.