Water Quality: DOVER, TN
6 water systems • 10,777 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
DOVER is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 10,777 people, and has 66 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. DOVER's violation count is 16% below the national average for Tennessee. Contaminants associated with violations include Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Causes methemoglobinemia (blue baby syndrome) in infants, reducing the blood's ability to carry oxygen.
Common source: Fertilizer runoff, septic systems, animal feedlots, natural deposits
EPA limit: 10 mg/L (as nitrogen)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving DOVER
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT | TN0000195 | Surface Water | 5,983 | 66 |
| DOVER WATER DEPT | TN0000193 | Surface Water | 4,037 | 0 |
| WEST STEWART UTILITY DISTRICT | TN0000916 | Surface Water | 555 | 0 |
| DOALNARA RESTORATION SOC USA | TN0000962 | Groundwater | 123 | 0 |
| HIDDEN HOLLOW WATER SYSTEM | TN0000960 | Groundwater | 79 | 0 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.