Ellendale, TN Water Safety: 66/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Ellendale's water quality grade in TN reflects a middle-ground assessment — service areas range from fully compliant to violation-flagged in current EPA records.
How Ellendale Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Ellendale's Water Providers
In Ellendale, TN, the drinking water supply is organized under a single dominant utility — a consolidated structure that shapes how infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance, and rate decisions flow to households. When one provider handles the overwhelming share of residential connections out of 1 tracked system, accountability is clear: service upgrades, EPA violation responses, and tariff changes all funnel through that single organizational structure.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Ellendale, Tennessee (population ~34), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 659,500 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Ellendale — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Ellendale: C (66/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Ellendale water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Ellendale
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38029 | C | MEMPHIS LIGHT, GAS, & WATER | 659,500 |
All ZIP Codes in Ellendale
- 38029 [C]
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
Updated daily.
Ellendale Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Ellendale Infrastructure Age
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
Ellendale's housing stock skews relatively recent, with a median build year of 1995. Homes constructed after 1986 avoid the lead-soldered copper joints that were standard before the federal ban — reducing aggregate risk from plumbing as a contamination pathway.
Most homes in Ellendale 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.
What You Can Do in Ellendale
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Ellendale, TN