Morristown, TN - Home Safety Score unavailable
4 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Morristown Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 12 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.87.
Water Systems Serving Morristown
The 3 largest of 5 systems connected with Morristown, TN are listed below.
Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Morristown, Tennessee (population ~52,321), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 93,222 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes 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
Morristown water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 2 |
| Total organic carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 9 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 6 | 2 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37813 | — | 12 | 0 | Morristown Utilities Commis. |
| 37814 | — | 12 | 0 | Morristown Utilities Commis. |
All ZIP Codes in Morristown
- 37813 - 12 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 37814 - 12 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 37815
- 37816
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 Morristown
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Morristown
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Morristown: Remediation Cost in Perspective
This section sets two area figures side by side for Morristown: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.
Estimated remediation costs in Morristown 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 14% below the Tennessee average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Morristown
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.
Available area-level lead records for Morristown do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Morristown
Historical NFIP data for Morristown contains 26 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $14,489. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The $500 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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