GATLINBURG, TN · Sevier County
GATLINBURG WATER DEPT Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
GATLINBURG 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 GATLINBURG 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)
- TN0000256
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 8,877
- Service connections
- 3,481
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
GATLINBURG WATER DEPT is one of 153 community water systems in Tennessee in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 8,877 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 3 entries in 1989, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1989.
All 3 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 synthetic organic chemicals.
Violation history
Monitoring, Regular
—Endrin
June 25, 1989 – June 24, 1990
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—BHC-GAMMA
June 25, 1989 – June 24, 1990
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4-D
June 25, 1989 – June 24, 1990
Archived
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 1989 – June 24, 1990 | Monitoring, Regular | Endrin | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1989 – June 24, 1990 | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1989 – June 24, 1990 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | — | Archived |
Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- November 26, 1993State Public Notification received3 linked violations
- November 2, 1993State Violation/Reminder Notice5 linked violations
- February 28, 1993State Violation/Reminder Noticegeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- August 16, 1990State Formal Notice of Violation issuedgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- June 5, 1990State Public Notification received1 linked violation
Common questions
Is GATLINBURG WATER DEPT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. GATLINBURG 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 GATLINBURG WATER DEPT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- GATLINBURG WATER DEPT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does GATLINBURG WATER DEPT have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for GATLINBURG 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
PHELPS, DALE T.
865-436-4681
GATLINBURG, TN 37738