Baxter, TN: 10 Violations - Home Safety 81/100
1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Baxter: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In ZipCheckup's scoring, Baxter, TN lands in the A-B grade tier.
How Baxter Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Baxter Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 10 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0021 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 46% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.09.
Baxter's Water Providers
Among 5 systems linked to Baxter, TN, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Baxter, Tennessee (population ~7,413), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 74,083 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Baxter: B (81/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Baxter water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0021 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 8 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 6 | 1 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 6 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38544 | B | 10 | 0 | Cookeville Boat Dock Rd U.d. |
All ZIP Codes in Baxter
- 38544 [B] - 10 violations
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Baxter Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Baxter's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Baxter Infrastructure Age
With 46% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Over the decades, Baxter accumulated housing from multiple construction periods. The median build year of 1981 can be read against 1986, when lead solder in plumbing became federally prohibited - a regulatory line, not a safety line, and individual homes on either side of it can have different plumbing.
Most homes in Baxter were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Baxter: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Baxter, TN