Public water system · TN0000349
ActiveKingsport Water Dept
Community water system in Sullivan County, Tennessee, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
107,739
Service connections
46,240
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2010-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting · code 72 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2006-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Repeat Minor (TCR) · code 26 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 1996-09-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
All 4 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.
Kingsport Water Dept: frequently asked questions
Is Kingsport Water Dept's water safe to drink?
Kingsport 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; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Kingsport Water Dept?
Kingsport Water Dept (PWSID TN0000349) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the TN state drinking water program.
How many people does Kingsport Water Dept serve?
Kingsport Water Dept reports serving 107,739 people through 46,240 service connections in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Where does Kingsport Water Dept get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Sullivan County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Dept of Utilities | Sullivan | 37,648 | Community | Surface water |
| Blountville Utility District | Sullivan | 15,647 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Bloomingdale Utility District | Sullivan | 13,318 | Community | Surface water |
| South Fork Utility District | Sullivan | 7,645 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Bristol-Bluff City U.D. | Sullivan | 6,268 | Community | Surface water |
| Bluff City Water Department | Sullivan | 2,763 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |
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