Is DECHERD WATER DEPT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. DECHERD WATER DEPT is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is DECHERD WATER DEPT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

DECHERD WATER DEPT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

DECHERD, TN · Franklin County

DECHERD WATER DEPT Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

DECHERD WATER DEPT must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for DECHERD WATER DEPT.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Tennessee’s official records. Always confirm current status with Tennessee before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID): TN0000187
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 4,809
Service connections: 1,987
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

DECHERD WATER DEPT is one of 153 community water systems in Tennessee in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 4,809 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 6 entries between 1994 and 1999, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1999.

Of the 6, 1 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Surface Water Treatment Rules and the Lead and Copper Rule.

Violation history

Water Quality Parameter M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
June 1, 1999 – January 1, 2012
Resolved
Failure to Filter (SWTR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
December 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994
Archived
Failure to Filter (SWTR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
November 1, 1994 – November 30, 1994
Archived
Failure to Filter (SWTR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
September 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994
Archived
Failure to Filter (SWTR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
August 1, 1994 – August 31, 1994
Archived
Failure to Filter (SWTR)
Health-based
Surface Water Treatment Rule
June 1, 1994 – June 30, 1994
Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
June 1, 1999 – January 1, 2012	Water Quality Parameter M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
December 1, 1994 – December 31, 1994	Failure to Filter (SWTR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Archived
November 1, 1994 – November 30, 1994	Failure to Filter (SWTR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Archived
September 1, 1994 – September 30, 1994	Failure to Filter (SWTR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Archived
August 1, 1994 – August 31, 1994	Failure to Filter (SWTR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Archived
June 1, 1994 – June 30, 1994	Failure to Filter (SWTR)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

January 1, 2012Federal Compliance achieved1 linked violation
March 31, 1995State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
March 31, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
February 28, 1995State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 28, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 31, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
January 31, 1995State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
January 24, 1995State Public Notification received1 linked violation
December 31, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
December 31, 1994State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
November 30, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 30, 1994State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 31, 1994State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
October 31, 1994State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
October 26, 1994State Public Notification received1 linked violation
October 26, 1994State Public Notification received1 linked violation
October 10, 1994State Public Notification received1 linked violation
April 4, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued2 linked violations
February 28, 1991State Public Notification received10 linked violations
February 14, 1991State Formal Notice of Violation issued11 linked violations

Common questions

Is DECHERD WATER DEPT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. DECHERD WATER DEPT is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is DECHERD WATER DEPT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: DECHERD WATER DEPT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does DECHERD WATER DEPT have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for DECHERD WATER DEPT.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?: A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

HESS, MARY N.

931-636-3497

DECHERD, TN 37324