Murfreesboro, TN - Home Safety Score unavailable
7 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Murfreesboro Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $700 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.47.
Water Systems Serving Murfreesboro
The 3 largest of 5 systems connected with Murfreesboro, TN are listed below.
Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (population ~220,126), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 451,050 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 7 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Murfreesboro water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
7 of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 7 | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 5 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 6 | 5 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37129 | — | 6 | 1 | Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company |
| 37127 | — | 4 | 1 | Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company |
| 37128 | — | 4 | 1 | Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company |
| 37130 | — | 4 | 1 | Murfreesboro Water Department |
| 37132 | — | 4 | 1 | Murfreesboro Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in Murfreesboro
- 37127 - 4 violations ⚠
- 37128 - 4 violations ⚠
- 37129 - 6 violations ⚠
- 37130 - 4 violations ⚠
- 37131
- 37132 - 4 violations ⚠
- 37133
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 Murfreesboro
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 Murfreesboro
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Murfreesboro: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Because the median home value in Murfreesboro is large relative to the estimated cost of remediation, the ratio between them stays at or below 1%; that is a statement about two area-level numbers, not a quote for a particular house or a judgment about what an owner can pay.
Estimated remediation costs in Murfreesboro can be compared with local home values. The $390–$1,240 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 63% above the Tennessee average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Murfreesboro
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 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro
Historical NFIP data for Murfreesboro contains 186 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,588. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 25% 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 $700 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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