CITY REPORT TN

Spring Creek, TN Water Safety: 66/100 (2026)

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03

Spring Creek water quality is uneven — some service areas show clean compliance; others carry documented violations in TN EPA records.

How Spring Creek Compares

Spring Creek66/100

Tennessee avg69/100

National avg67/100

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

C · 66

Avg Safety Score

Zone 3

Radon Risk (Low)

Water Systems Serving Spring Creek

Supply infrastructure in Spring Creek, TN runs through a single dominant provider — the main entity among 1 tracked system through which rate decisions, infrastructure work, and federal compliance are managed.

CEDAR GROVE U.D.

Serves ~1,492 people

/100

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Spring Creek, Tennessee, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,492 people.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Spring Creek — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Spring Creek: C (66/100)

The score combines three factors:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
Lead Levels	90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification

Water Sources

Spring Creek water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Spring Creek
0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
38378	C	CEDAR GROVE U.D.	1,492

All ZIP Codes in Spring Creek

38378 [C]

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

Updated daily.

CDC Health Data for Spring Creek

11.5%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

16.2%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

19.5%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.5% ↑

Diabetes 16.2% ↑

Mental Health 19.5% ↑

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

What You Can Do in Spring Creek

Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
Install a certified water filter. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Spring Creek, TN

💧

Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

🌬️

Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

🏠

Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

66/100 safety score

Compare with Nearby Cities

Adams, TN

1 ZIPs · 3 violations · Grade B

1 ZIPs · 1 violations · Grade A

Alcoa, TN

1 ZIPs · Grade C

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the water safe to drink in Spring Creek, TN?

Spring Creek has an average water safety score of 66/100 (Grade C). No EPA violations on record. Check individual ZIP code reports for details specific to your neighborhood.

How does Spring Creek compare to Tennessee average?

Spring Creek has an average water safety score of 66/100, which is below the Tennessee state average of 69/100.

How many water systems serve Spring Creek?

Spring Creek is served by 1 public water system across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 1,492 people.

Home → Cities → Tennessee → Spring Creek, TN