Soddy Daisy, TN: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 79/100
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Soddy Daisy: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Compared to statewide averages in TN, Soddy Daisy scores well - health violations are below the norm and systems generally operate within federal standards.
How Soddy Daisy Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Soddy Daisy Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,550 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.52 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Soddy Daisy
Multiple utilities divide Soddy Daisy, TN's water service - 3 leading providers among 5 on the federal register.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee (population ~29,002), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 129,799 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Soddy Daisy: B (79/100)
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
Soddy Daisy water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 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 | 6 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 2 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37379 | B | 5 | 1 | Northwest Utility District |
All ZIP Codes in Soddy Daisy
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 Soddy Daisy
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Soddy Daisy
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Soddy Daisy: Remediation Cost in Perspective
At current valuations, Soddy Daisy sits in the low remediation-share tier - the equity impact of fixing documented issues is proportionally minor.
Remediation costs in Soddy Daisy are relatively low compared to home values. The $700–$2,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 24% above the Tennessee average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Soddy Daisy
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 Soddy Daisy 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 Flood-Claim Evidence for Soddy Daisy
Historical NFIP data for Soddy Daisy contains 76 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $11,612. 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>$1,550</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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