Pigeon Forge, TN: 1 Violation - Home Safety 82/100
2 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Pigeon Forge: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Water systems in Pigeon Forge, TN serve households with few reported safety events.
How Pigeon Forge Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Pigeon Forge Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 1 violation in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.003 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.38 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Pigeon Forge
Multiple utilities divide Pigeon Forge, TN's water service - 3 leading providers among 3 on the federal register.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (population ~6,469), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 60,951 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 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.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Pigeon Forge: B (82/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Pigeon Forge water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0030 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37863 | B | 1 | 0 | Pigeon Forge Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in Pigeon Forge
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.
Health Outcomes in Pigeon Forge
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
Top Contaminants in Pigeon Forge Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Pigeon Forge Homeowners
In Pigeon Forge, property wealth outpaces what documented remediation typically demands - the equity burden lands well within the low tier.
Remediation costs in Pigeon Forge are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 13% above the Tennessee average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Pigeon Forge
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Pigeon Forge appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. 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 NFIP Claim Context in Pigeon Forge
Historical NFIP data for Pigeon Forge contains 222 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,538. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 <strong>$1,000</strong> 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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