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

Yes. KENTON 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 KENTON WATER DEPT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

KENTON 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.

KENTON, TN · Obion County

KENTON WATER DEPT Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

KENTON 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 KENTON 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): TN0000347
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 1,492
Service connections: 632
Ownership: local government
Water source: groundwater (wells)

KENTON WATER DEPT is one of 353 community water systems in Tennessee in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,492 people from groundwater.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 8 entries between 1979 and 1999, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 1999.

All 8 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 inorganic chemicals and the Total Coliform Rules.

Violation history

Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
February 1, 1999 – February 28, 1999
Archived
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 1999 – January 31, 1999
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Fluoride
June 24, 1979 – June 23, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Chromium
June 24, 1979 – June 23, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Arsenic
June 24, 1979 – June 23, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
June 24, 1979 – June 23, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
June 24, 1979 – June 23, 1982
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Selenium
June 24, 1979 – June 23, 1982
Archived

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
February 1, 1999 – February 28, 1999	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
January 1, 1999 – January 31, 1999	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Archived
June 24, 1979 – June 23, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Fluoride	—	Archived
June 24, 1979 – June 23, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Chromium	—	Archived
June 24, 1979 – June 23, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Arsenic	—	Archived
June 24, 1979 – June 23, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
June 24, 1979 – June 23, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived
June 24, 1979 – June 23, 1982	Monitoring, Regular	Selenium	—	Archived

Archived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

May 14, 1999State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
May 14, 1999State Formal Notice of Violation issued1 linked violation
April 1, 1999State Public Notification received1 linked violation
March 31, 1999State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
March 31, 1999State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 28, 1999State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
February 28, 1999State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
November 30, 1997State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
September 30, 1982Federal issued Formal Notice of Violation8 linked violations

Common questions

Is KENTON WATER DEPT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. KENTON 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 KENTON WATER DEPT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: KENTON WATER DEPT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does KENTON WATER DEPT have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for KENTON 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

JACKSON, SHAYNA

731-749-5767

KENTON, TN 38233