CITY REPORT TN

Elgin, TN Home Safety Data by ZIP

Name: Water Quality Data for Elgin, TN
Creator: ZipCheckup
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

N/A

ZIPs with Violations

Zone 2

Radon Risk (Moderate)

$400

Est. Remediation

Elgin Water: The Quick Version

Estimated remediation: $400 per household.
CDC health risk index: 17.82 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Elgin, Tennessee, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 0 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Elgin.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Elgin
Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

All ZIP Codes in Elgin

37732

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.

CDC Health Data for Elgin

11.8%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

16.6%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

23.1%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.8% ↑

Diabetes 16.6% ↑

Mental Health 23.1% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

How Old Is Elgin's Housing Stock?

2005

Median Build Year

Built Before 1986

Built Before 1970

PEX or Copper

Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Lead solder was federally prohibited in new plumbing in 1986. In Elgin, the median build year of 2005 puts a majority of homes in the lower-risk category for that specific contamination pathway - though the pre-1986 share shown above still carries real exposure potential at the individual household level.

2005

Median Year Built

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Most homes in Elgin were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Elgin, TN

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Elgin?

Estimated remediation costs in Elgin average $400 per household, ranging from $0 to $800. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Elgin, TN Home Safety Data by ZIP. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/tn/elgin/

BibTeX

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Elgin, TN Home Safety Data by ZIP}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/tn/elgin/}
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Page version: August 2026.