Public water system record
North Greene Utilities, Inc.
Serves an area of Greene County, TN that includes Greeneville and Baileyton · 5,604 people served
Federal records show 6 health-based violations and 8 monitoring/reporting issues for North Greene Utilities, Inc. in the last ten years. The most serious issue in this window was a Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) violation that EPA lists as archived, not resolved.
System profile
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 6
- Resolved
- 3
- Unresolved
- 0
- Archived by EPA
- 3
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 8
Key facts
- North Greene Utilities, Inc. draws water from 1 surface water intake.
- Highest measured level in the last 10 years: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 0.071 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.2 times the limit), 2017.
- Most recent enforcement action: boil water order by Tennessee, October 2024.
- Record on file since 1978, with 27 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 0 unknown out of 2,668 service lines.
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Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.0666 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.0685 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.0621 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.061 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.071 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2017 | Resolved | No |
|
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
120 | Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Oct 1, 2025 | Active |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2024 | Active |
|
CARBON, TOTAL
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2023 | Active |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2021 | Active |
|
Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 1, 2010 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
|
Full record since 1978
EPA's records for North Greene Utilities, Inc. go back to 1978. Before October 19, 2016 they list 27 health-based violations (17 resolved, 10 archived by EPA without a recorded fix) and 84 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 | 9 |
| 1990s | 3 | 7 |
| 2000s | 23 | 35 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 1 | 27 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020s | 3 | 7 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, began October 2010, Resolved.
Show all 27 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.067 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2008 | Archived |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.08 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.076 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.083 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.088 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.112 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2008 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.122 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (2 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.091 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.116 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.09 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.158 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (2.6 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.1 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.099 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.135 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (2.3 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2007 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.082 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2006 | Archived |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.1107 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2006 | Archived |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.1257 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (2.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2006 | Archived |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.08942 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2006 | Archived |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.0797 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2006 | Archived |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.0645 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2006 | Archived |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.063 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.097 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
Jan 1, 2005 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.108 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2004 | Resolved |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Apr 1, 1997 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Dec 1, 1996 | Archived |
|
Surface Water Treatment Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
Nov 1, 1996 | Archived |
Enforcement actions
Tennessee regulators took 4 formal enforcement actions against North Greene Utilities, Inc. and issued 1 boil water order between 2007 and 2024. The most recent was a boil water order in October 2024.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2024 | Tennessee | Boil water order | 1 violation |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Tennessee | Compliance order with a penalty | 4 violations (1 health-based): Chlorine, Total Coliform, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), CARBON, TOTAL |
| Aug 9, 2012 | Tennessee | Compliance order with a penalty | 42 violations (2 health-based): Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, Chlorine, CARBON, TOTAL |
| Aug 21, 2008 | Tennessee | Compliance order with a penalty | 32 violations (22 health-based): Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Coliform, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Chlorine, CARBON, TOTAL |
| Mar 22, 2007 | Tennessee | Signed compliance agreement | 11 violations (11 health-based): Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) |
What the violations mean
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
5 incidentsHaloacetic acid byproducts exceeded the federal limit
Long-term exposure to HAAs may increase cancer risk
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
1 incidentThe system failed required surface water treatment or filtration standards
Untreated or inadequately treated surface water can contain bacteria and viruses
Where the water comes from
North Greene Utilities, Inc. draws water from 1 surface water intake. It also buys water from Old Knoxville Hwy U.D., Mosheim Utility District, Kingsport Water Dept and Russellville Whitesburg U.D.
Buys water from
- Old Knoxville Hwy U.D. Mohawk, TN
- Mosheim Utility District Mosheim, TN
- Kingsport Water Dept Kingsport, TN
- Russellville Whitesburg U.D. Russellville, TN
Annual water quality report
North Greene Utilities, Inc. must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Where the state allows it, systems serving fewer than 10,000 people may publish the report in a local newspaper or news site instead of mailing it, and must provide a copy on request.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by Tennessee.
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