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WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,440 people · Tennessee

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
TN0000748
Violations
32

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

10

Violations (last 5yr)

5

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 18, 2023 – October 6, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – July 20, 2022Enforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: April 1, 2022 – April 30, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT

Is WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT water safe to drink?

WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT water receives a grade of B (65/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT detected?

1 contaminants were tested in WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT have any EPA violations?

Yes, WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT has 32 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR, MON.

How many people does WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT serve?

WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT serves approximately 1,440 people, Tennessee. The system provides water to 1 community: Whiteville.

What type of water does WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT provide?

WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is TN0000748.

How does WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT compare to other utilities in Tennessee?

WHITEVILLE WATER DEPT scores 65/100 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.

Cities Served

Whiteville