Water Quality Report

Ripley, TN (38063): 10 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 7 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Lauderdale Company Water System)

PFAS Detected NFIP Claim History

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 38063 in Ripley, TN contain 10 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 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 Concerns 10 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0019 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 280 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 10 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0019 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 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
  • Flood 280 cumulative NFIP claim records. This historical count is not a current property-risk verdict.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
10 violations 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
7
Water Systems
9,254
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0019 mg/L
Reported Lead Result
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low
$138K
Median Home Value29% below state median ($195K)

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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
68/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
84/100
Indoor environment
100/100
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 (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 38063 in Ripley, Tennessee is mapped to the water system Lauderdale Company Water System (EPA ID: TN0000581). This system provides water to approximately 9,254 people from groundwater sources.

There are 7 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Lauderdale Company Water System TN0000581 9,254 Groundwater
Ripley Water System TN0000580 8,030 Groundwater
Halls Water System TN0000279 5,287 Groundwater
Gates Water Department TN0000255 670 Groundwater
Henning Water Department TN0000295 1,073 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 Lauderdale Company Water System (TN0000581) 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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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 38063.

Detected compounds: PFHxA.

Highest measured level: 0.028 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.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

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Protect Your Home in Ripley

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Ripley has 280 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 38063 was built around 1987. 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 38063 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 10 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 38063 (primary system: Lauderdale Company Water System), including 0 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 38063's water come from?

The recorded water source for Lauderdale Company Water System, a system mapped to ZIP code 38063, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 9,254 people.

How can I get my water tested in Ripley?

If Lauderdale Company Water System 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 38063 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 38063 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0019 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 38063?

38063 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Lauderdale 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 38063's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 38063. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 38063?

FEMA records contain 280 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 38063; 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. This is a substantial claim history, but claim count is not a count of distinct events or properties. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Ripley, TN (38063): 10 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/38063/
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Page version: October 2026.

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