Wayne County, Tennessee
6 ZIP codes · Avg score 57/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
For most households in Wayne County, the 6 tracked ZIP codes show adequate but uneven water quality.
How Wayne County Compares
How Wayne County Compares
Wayne County scores 12 points below the Tennessee state average (69/100) and 11 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Wayne County, Tennessee
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 16.7 (asthma 11%, diabetes 15.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $982, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.307% avg pipe failure probability, 17% of ZIPs at high risk
53.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Wayne County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 15 violations. Past 5 years: 35 total (35 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $982
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
7,432 housing units in Wayne County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Wayne County
Water safety remediation is a moderate expense relative to home values. Most homeowners can address issues through staged improvements over time.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Wayne County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Wayne County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clifton Water Department | 4,110 | 12 |
| 2 | Waynesboro Water System | 5,354 | 12 |
| 3 | Savannah Utility Department | 19,495 | 11 |
| 4 | Collinwood Water Department | 3,076 | 4 |
| 5 | Iron City Utility District | 729 | 0 |
6 total water systems serve Wayne County.
All ZIP Codes in Wayne County
6 ZIP codes tracked in Wayne County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38463 | Iron City | 70 | B | 0 | $136K |
| 2 | 38450 | Collinwood | 66 | C | 3 | $80K |
| 3 | 38485 | Waynesboro | 64 | C | 1 (1 health) | $130K |
| 4 | 38475 | Olivehill | 53 | D | 0 | $119K |
| 5 | 38425 | Clifton | 49 | D | 11 (10 health) | $113K |
| 6 | 38471 | Lutts | 40 | D | 0 | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Wayne County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 53.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Wayne County, Tennessee
Overview
Wayne County in Tennessee covers 6 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (57/100).
3 of 6 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 11 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.