The City of Franklin’s water system is in violation of drinking water requirements and residents are advised that the boil water notice issued in August will continue indefinitely until Surface Water Treatment Rule requirements are met.

During the July 1, 2024 through August 31, 2024 compliance monitoring periods, the Franklin Water System was in violation of the Surface Water Treatment Rule. The violation occurred because the treated water turbidity was not monitored continuously (every 15 minutes) as required and the turbidity exceedances were not reported to LDH.

Upon investigation by LDH, the Franklin Water System treated water turbidity level exceeded the maximum allowable limit of 1.499 Nephelometric Treatment Units (NTUs) multiple times in July 2024 through August 2024. Additionally, the violation occurred because the treated water turbidity level exceeded 0.349 NTU in over 5% percent of the treated water monthly measurements in July 2024 and August 2024.