Health Violations Found

Covington, TN (38019): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 5 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Covington Water Department)

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 38019 in Covington, TN contain 14 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 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 1 health-based violation
Lead Risk Below action level 0.001 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 23 claims
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 1 health-based violation and 13 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.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 23 cumulative NFIP claim records. Check the current FEMA map for a specific address.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
14 violations 1 health-based
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
5
Water Systems
14,334
People Served
1
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Reported Lead ResultBelow the national median of system results
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$195K
Median Home ValueState median: $195K

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Score Breakdown

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Canonical components

EPA water compliance
56/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
78/100
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

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

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Safety & Health (5) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 38019 in Covington, Tennessee is mapped to the water system Covington Water Department (EPA ID: TN0000144). This system provides water to approximately 14,334 people from groundwater sources.

There are 5 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Covington Water Department TN0000144 14,334 Groundwater
First U.d. of Tipton County TN0000703 9,017 Groundwater
Poplar Grove Utility District TN0000201 19,599 Groundwater
Mason Water Department TN0000440 3,642 Groundwater
Brighton Water System TN0000070 3,715 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Covington Water Department (TN0000144) on EPA.gov.

4 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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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 38019 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Covington has 23 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 38019 was built around 1970. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Covington is 1970; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

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Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 38019 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 14 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 38019 (primary system: Covington Water Department), including 1 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 38019's water come from?

The recorded water source for Covington Water Department, a system mapped to ZIP code 38019, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 14,334 people.

How can I get my water tested in Covington?

If Covington Water Department 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 38019 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 38019 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 38019?

38019 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Tipton County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 38019?

FEMA records contain 23 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 38019; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is AE, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Covington, TN (38019): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/38019/
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Page version: October 2026.

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