Public water system · TN0000246
ActiveFranklin Water Dept
Community water system in Williamson County, Tennessee, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
77,222
Service connections
27,001
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2023-03-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2022-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-09-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2020-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2019-11-25 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Addressed |
| 2019-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Franklin Water Dept: frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Water Dept's water safe to drink?
Franklin Water Dept is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the TN state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Franklin Water Dept?
Franklin Water Dept (PWSID TN0000246) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TN state drinking water program.
How many people does Franklin Water Dept serve?
Franklin Water Dept reports serving 77,222 people through 27,001 service connections in Williamson County, Tennessee.
Where does Franklin Water Dept get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Williamson County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H.B.& T.S. Utility District | Williamson | 40,094 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Milcrofton Utility District | Williamson | 38,032 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Nolensville-College Grove U.D. | Williamson | 34,159 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Brentwood Water Department | Williamson | 30,493 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Mallory Valley U.D. | Williamson | 30,347 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Gateway Utility Company, Inc.. | Williamson | 1,070 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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