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    Complaint

    133223
    DWS
    8/15/2024
    Ask TDEC
    Taste and odor
    8/16/2024
    15-OCT-2024 07:59AM

    Location based on SITE_ID

    Site ID
    99336
    Site
    Sharon Water System
    Location
    200 E. Mill St
    City
    Sharon
    Description
    -
    County
    Weakley
    EFO Name
    Jackson
    Site Owner
    -

    Investigation Results

    Investigation Ongoing
    8/16/2024

    Complaint Description and Writeup

    A Ms. Deena Smith of Sharon, TN sent a submission to Ask TDEC stating that her drinking water in Sharon contained a noticeable chlorine smell and taste. In addition to the chlorine odor, Ms. Smith claimed she was experiencing brown water. DWR reached out to Greg Evans, lead operator, to investigate the compliant. Mr. Evans explained to the state that Sharon was flushing as directed by their regular flushing program. Mr. Evans also took a water sample from Ms. Smith's home with a chlorine residual of 1.40. The state has contacted Ms. Smith but has not received a response.