CLIFTON WATER DEPT

PWSID: TN0000119 · Clifton, TN · Serves 4,110 people

Health Violations

CLIFTON WATER DEPT has 60 health-based violations out of 60 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,110
Total Violations
60
Health Violations
60
Source Type
Surface Water

CLIFTON WATER DEPT (PWSID TN0000119) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 4,110 people in Clifton, TN, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Tennessee drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 60 total violations, with 60 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Turbidity, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2017–2024.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Tennessee state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
TN0000119
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Clifton, TN
Population Served
4,110
Health Violations
Yes (60)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 33 33
Turbidity 23 23
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 4

Violation History (60)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes May 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Mar 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Mar 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Mar 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Mar 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Mar 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Mar 1, 2019
Turbidity Yes Mar 1, 2019
Turbidity Yes Mar 1, 2019
Turbidity Yes Jan 1, 2019
Turbidity Yes Jan 1, 2019
Turbidity Yes Jan 1, 2019
Turbidity Yes Sep 1, 2017
Turbidity Yes Sep 1, 2017
Turbidity Yes Sep 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CLIFTON WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
CLIFTON WATER DEPT has 60 health-based violations out of 60 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does CLIFTON WATER DEPT serve?
CLIFTON WATER DEPT serves 4,110 people in Clifton, TN. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CLIFTON WATER DEPT have?
CLIFTON WATER DEPT has 60 total violations on record spanning 2017–2024. 60 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CLIFTON WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Turbidity, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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