MOUNTAIN CITY, TN · Johnson County
BROWNLOW UTILITY DISTRICT Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
BROWNLOW UTILITY DISTRICT 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 2 items for BROWNLOW UTILITY DISTRICT that are open and awaiting resolution. None are health-based violations — open items of this kind are most often monitoring or reporting requirements, not water-safety findings.
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)
- TN0000480
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 683
- Service connections
- 269
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
BROWNLOW UTILITY DISTRICT is one of 353 community water systems in Tennessee in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 683 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 63 entries between 1978 and 2024, of which 2 remain open; none are health-based.
Of the 63, 61 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, synthetic organic chemicals, and the Consumer Confidence Rule.
Violation history
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2024
UnaddressedConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
October 1, 2023
AddressedInitial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu
—Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 2019 – June 23, 2020
ResolvedFollow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1995
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4-D
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1989
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Toxaphene
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1989
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Methoxychlor
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1989
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—BHC-GAMMA
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1989
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Endrin
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1989
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4,5-TP
June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1989
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
June 25, 1985 – June 24, 1986
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
June 25, 1985 – June 24, 1986
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
June 25, 1985 – June 24, 1986
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U
June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1984
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Arsenic
June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Fluoride
June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Toxaphene
June 24, 1978 – June 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4-D
June 24, 1978 – June 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—2,4,5-TP
June 24, 1978 – June 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Methoxychlor
June 24, 1978 – June 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—BHC-GAMMA
June 24, 1978 – June 23, 1981
ArchivedMonitoring, Regular
—Endrin
June 24, 1978 – June 23, 1981
Archived
Unaddressed no corrective action on record yetAddressed corrective action reported, pending final confirmationResolved 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Unaddressed |
| October 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Addressed |
| July 1, 2019 – June 23, 2020 | Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1994 – September 30, 1995 | Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R | Lead and Copper Rule | — | Resolved |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | Toxaphene | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | Methoxychlor | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1987 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | Endrin | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1986 – June 24, 1989 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4,5-TP | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1985 – June 24, 1986 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1985 – June 24, 1986 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1985 – June 24, 1986 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1984 – June 24, 1985 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1982 – June 24, 1983 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Archived |
| June 25, 1981 – June 24, 1982 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1980 – June 23, 1984 | Monitoring, Regular | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | — | Archived |
| June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Archived |
| June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Archived |
| June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Archived |
| June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | — | Archived |
| June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Archived |
| June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Archived |
| June 23, 1980 – June 22, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Fluoride | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1978 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Toxaphene | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1978 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4-D | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1978 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | 2,4,5-TP | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1978 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Methoxychlor | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1978 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | BHC-GAMMA | — | Archived |
| June 24, 1978 – June 23, 1981 | Monitoring, Regular | Endrin | — | Archived |
Unaddressed no corrective action on record yetAddressed corrective action reported, pending final confirmationResolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- November 18, 2024State Violation/Reminder Notice126 linked violations
- July 9, 2019State Violation/Reminder Notice271 linked violations
- September 30, 1995State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- August 8, 1995State Compliance achieved1 linked violation
- May 24, 1995State Public Notification received1 linked violation
- February 27, 1995State Public Notification requested1 linked violation
- February 27, 1995State Violation/Reminder Notice1 linked violation
- September 30, 1984Federal issued Formal Notice of Violationgeneral compliance action — not tied to a specific violation on record
- September 30, 1983Federal issued Formal Notice of Violation8 linked violations
- September 30, 1982Federal issued Formal Notice of Violation8 linked violations
Common questions
Is BROWNLOW UTILITY DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. BROWNLOW UTILITY DISTRICT 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 BROWNLOW UTILITY DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- BROWNLOW UTILITY DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BROWNLOW UTILITY DISTRICT have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show 2 items for BROWNLOW UTILITY DISTRICT that are open and awaiting resolution. None are health-based violations — open items of this kind are most often monitoring or reporting requirements, not water-safety findings.
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
STANLEY, JOE
423-727-1393
MOUNTAIN CITY, TN 37683