Cookeville, TN Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
5 ZIP codes · 45 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 5 ZIP codes across Cookeville, TN. The area averages a grade B (76/100); 3 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Cookeville, TN. We compared 5 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (76/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 2 | 67% |
| C | 1 | 33% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Cookeville ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38505 | 83 | B | 1 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 2 | 38506 | 75 | B | 18 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 3 | 38501 | 69 | C | 26 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 4 | 38502 | — | — | — | No data |
| 5 | 38503 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 1 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 2 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 45 total violations across Cookeville
- 0 health-based violations
- 3 of 3 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 3 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 26 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 9 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | 6 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 3 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Cookeville?
ZIP code 38505 has the highest safety score in Cookeville at 83/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Cookeville water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 3 directly mapped ZIP records, 45 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 3 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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