EPA compliance records for Turtletown tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within TN.

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

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Turtletown, Tennessee (population ~1,699), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 3,927 people region-wide.

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

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Turtletown: B (83/100)

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

Turtletown water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

• Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0005 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
• 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Areas with No Violations

All ZIP Codes in Turtletown

• 37391 [B]

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.

Housing Age Profile

For a city with a median build year of 1995, Turtletown carries a housing profile that straddles the 1986 federal ban on lead solder in plumbing. Neither predominantly new nor predominantly old, the stock presents a moderate aggregate risk environment — with individual risk varying sharply depending on when and where a specific home was built.

1995

Median Year Built

32%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

9%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (9%) 1970–1986 (23%) Post-1986 (68%)

Most homes in Turtletown were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Turtletown Homeowners

Low proportionality — that's the Turtletown picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.

Median Home Value

$185,300

Est. Remediation

$400

Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Remediation costs in Turtletown are relatively low compared to home values. The $0–$800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 17% below the Tennessee average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Turtletown

32%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0005

mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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.

Reading the local data together points toward a structural gap that matters more here than in low-exposure communities. 32% of Turtletown stock comes from the pre-rule era, and citywide monitoring either approaches or sits beyond the federal benchmark under Lead and Copper Rule sampling. A baseline kit fits the routine-diligence category, with certified filtration available via retailer networks where confirmed faucet results warrant additional measures.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.