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Community Water System · PWS TN0000463

Millington Water Dept

Millington, Tennessee 38053 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 8,615 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

8,615
People served
33
EPA violations
0
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 33 drinking-water violations at Millington Water Dept - below the Tennessee per-system average.

33
Total EPA violations on record
0%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
8,615
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Millington Water Dept

Millington Water Dept is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 8,615 residents in Millington, Tennessee (Shelby County) through 3,339 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 33 total violations for this system , of which 0 (0%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 12 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2004.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 6 violations (MR). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

Across Tennessee, EPA tracks 762 public water systems serving 7,934,203 people, with 43,318 cumulative violations and 9,414 health-based violations on record. About 94% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 56.8 violations. Statewide, 93 of 277 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (33.6%).

Millington Water Dept's 33 violations sit below the Tennessee average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
8,615
Total Violations
33
Health-Based Violations
0
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
3,339
County
Shelby
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
0
Monitoring Violations
12
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MR 6 2004
Aldicarb sulfoxide MR 2 1993
Aldicarb sulfone MR 2 1993
Aldicarb MR 2 1993

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFEESA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 5/21/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 5/21/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 5/21/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/21/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 5/21/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/21/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/21/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/21/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 5/21/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 5/21/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 5/21/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 5/21/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 5/21/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 5/21/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/21/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/21/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/21/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/21/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 5/21/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 5/21/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Millington Water Dept.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID TN0000463 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Tennessee Drinking Water Authority

Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation, Drinking Water is the primacy agency that licenses and inspects Millington Water Dept under EPA-delegated authority.

Open TN regulator portal

Source: Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation, Drinking Water

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2004 Coliform (TCR) MR 6 SDWIS / TN0000463 / 3100
1993 Aldicarb sulfoxide MR 2 SDWIS / TN0000463 / 2043
1993 Aldicarb sulfone MR 2 SDWIS / TN0000463 / 2044
1993 Aldicarb MR 2 SDWIS / TN0000463 / 2047

How Millington Water Dept Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Millington Water Dept Tennessee avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 33 56.8 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 0 12.4 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 33.6% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 8,615 10,412 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 762 regulated public water systems in Tennessee.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Millington Water Dept water safe to drink?
Millington Water Dept (PWS ID: TN0000463) has 33 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 8,615 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Millington Water Dept serve?
Millington Water Dept serves 8,615 people in Millington, Tennessee. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 3,339 service connections.
What type of violations does Millington Water Dept have?
Millington Water Dept has 33 total violations: 0 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 12 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Millington Water Dept water?
No. Millington Water Dept was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Millington Water Dept use?
Millington Water Dept uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from?
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.