TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT

PWSID: TN0000693 · Tellico Plains, TN · Serves 7,759 people

Health Violations

TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
7,759
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT (PWSID TN0000693) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 7,759 people in Tellico Plains, TN, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Tennessee drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2023–2023.

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)
TN0000693
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Tellico Plains, TN
Population Served
7,759
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 4 4

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2023
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2023
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2023
Fluoride Yes Sep 1, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT water safe to drink?
TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT serve?
TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT serves 7,759 people in Tellico Plains, TN. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT have?
TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT has 4 total violations on record spanning 2023–2023. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TELLICO PLAINS WATER DEPT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Fluoride.

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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