Health Violations Found

Mooresburg, TN (37811): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Mooresburg Utility District)

Health Violations Found PFAS Detected High County Radon Potential

Health-based violation records by water system:

Lakeview U.d. West (5)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 37811 in Mooresburg, TN contain 14 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 5 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources

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Safety Score N/A

Water Quality Issues 5 health-based violation records

Lead Risk Below action level 0.001 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31

NFIP Claim History N/A

Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 5 health-based violations and 9 non-health-based (since 2021).
Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.001 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
Radon EPA Zone 1 - highest county-level potential. This is not a home measurement; test before any threshold comparison.

Contaminant Summary

Health Violations

14 violations 5 health-based PFAS detected

Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record

Water Systems

1,844

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0

Surface water

Water Source

0.001 mg/L

Reported Lead ResultBelow the national median of system results

Zone 1

County Radon Potential · High

$152K

Median Home Value22% below state median ($195K)

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Alerts for Mooresburg (37811): 1 high priority, none critical.

PFAS Detected in Water Supply HIGH

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water systems serving this ZIP code. Highest level: 0.0096 µg/L.

What to do: Consider a water filter rated for PFAS reduction (NSF/ANSI 53 or 58). See PFAS Contamination below ↓ ↓

Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance

56/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

100/100

Observed

EPA radon zone

0/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

Unknown

Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water

78/100

Indoor environment

0/100

Outdoor environment

Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 37811 in Mooresburg, Tennessee is mapped to the water system Mooresburg Utility District (EPA ID: TN0000472). This system provides water to approximately 1,844 people from surface water sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name	EPA ID	Population	Source
Mooresburg Utility District	TN0000472	1,844	Surface water
First U.d. of Hawkins Company #2	TN0000939	813	Groundwater
Lakeview U.d. West	TN0000596	2,684	Surface water
Bean Station Utility District	TN0000041	10,378	Surface water

Other Water Quality Reports in Tennessee

37010 (Adams) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37011 (Antioch)
37012 (Alexandria) - 104 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37013 (Antioch) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37014 (Arrington)
37015 (Ashland City) - 13 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37016 (Auburntown) - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37018 (Beechgrove) - 18 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37019 (Belfast) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
37020 (Bell Buckle) - 16 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37022 (Bethpage) - 14 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37023 (Big Rock) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37024 (Brentwood)
37025 (Bon Aqua)
37026 (Bradyville) - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37027 (Brentwood) - 14 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37028 (Bumpus Mills) - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37029 (Burns)
37030 (Carthage) - 41 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37031 (Castalian Springs) - 12 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Nearby Water Quality Reports

37708 (Bean Station) - 6 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37860 (Russellville) - 7 mi - 12 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37891 (Whitesburg) - 8 mi - 10 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37881 (Thorn Hill) - 9 mi - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37778 (Lowland) - 11 mi
37815 (Morristown) - 11 mi
37816 (Morristown) - 11 mi
37711 (Bulls Gap) - 11 mi - 20 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37814 (Morristown) - 11 mi - 12 violations recorded for mapped water systems
37857 (Rogersville) - 12 mi - 35 violations recorded for mapped water systems

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Mooresburg Utility District (TN0000472) on EPA.gov.

5 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Compliance History

Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations

PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 37811.

Detected compounds: PFBA, PFBS, PFHxA.

Highest measured level: 0.0096 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

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Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH

Home & Infrastructure (6) OK

Cost & Community (8) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 37811 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 14 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 37811 (primary system: Mooresburg Utility District), including 5 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 37811's water come from?

The recorded water source for Mooresburg Utility District, a system mapped to ZIP code 37811, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 1,844 people.

How can I get my water tested in Mooresburg?

If Mooresburg Utility District supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 37811 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 37811 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.001 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 37811?

37811 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 1 (high county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Hawkins County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 37811's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 37811. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Mooresburg, TN (37811): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/37811/

BibTeX

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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Mooresburg, TN (37811): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/report/37811/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 37811

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
37708	Bean Station, TN	6.4 mi	N/A	3
37860	Russellville, TN	7.4 mi	N/A	12
37891	Whitesburg, TN	7.8 mi	N/A	10
37881	Thorn Hill, TN	8.9 mi	N/A	8
37778	Lowland, TN	10.9 mi	N/A	0
37815	Morristown, TN	10.9 mi	N/A	0
37816	Morristown, TN	10.9 mi	N/A	0
37711	Bulls Gap, TN	11.0 mi	N/A	20
37814	Morristown, TN	11.1 mi	N/A	12
37857	Rogersville, TN	11.7 mi	N/A	35