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Friendship, TN - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$132K
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.4% of home value)

What You Should Know About Friendship Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 27 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0017 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 55% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.86.

Who Supplies Your Water in Friendship

Sorted by reported population served, the top 3 of 5 public water systems mapped to Friendship, TN appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Friendship, Tennessee (population ~3,366), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 16,915 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.

Water Sources

Friendship water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0017 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 3.

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
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 10 1
Nitrate Inorganic 2 1
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene Organic 2 1
cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene Organic 2 1
Xylenes, Total Organic 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
38034 — 27 0 County Wide Utility District

All ZIP Codes in Friendship

  • 38034 - 27 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Health Outcomes in Friendship

11.2%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
15.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
20%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 11.2% ↑
Diabetes 15.5% ↑
Mental Health 20% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in Friendship Water

Consumer Confidence Rule 10 violations
Reporting
Nitrate 2 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 10 mg/L
Blue baby syndrome in infants
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 2 violations
Organic

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Housing & Infrastructure in Friendship

1989
Median Build Year
55%
Built Before 1986
29%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 55% 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

Viewed through the lens of construction era, Friendship has a median build year of 1989; houses completed ahead of 1986 can hold lead-bearing solder or fittings.

1989
Median Year Built
55%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
29%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (29%) 1970–1986 (26%) Post-1986 (45%)

Over half of homes in Friendship were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Friendship Homeowners

The remediation-to-value ratio for Friendship sits at the bottom of the scale.

Median Home Value
$131,800
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Estimated remediation costs in Friendship can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 41% below the Tennessee average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Friendship

55%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0017
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Friendship?
EPA records list 27 EPA violations for Friendship water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Friendship water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Friendship is 0.0017 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Friendship?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Friendship. The related population figure in our data is approximately 3,366 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Friendship?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Friendship: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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