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Cookeville, TN (38505): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 83/100
EPA data for Cookeville Water Department
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 38505 in Cookeville, TN contain 1 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
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 violation (non-health) (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 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 83/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
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Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (7) MODERATE
Your Water System
ZIP code 38505 in Cookeville, Tennessee is mapped to the water system Cookeville Water Department (EPA ID: TN0000133). This system provides water to approximately 49,711 people from surface water sources.
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- 37025 (Bon Aqua)
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- 37031 (Castalian Springs) - 12 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 38502 (Cookeville) - <1 mi
- 38503 (Cookeville) - <1 mi
- 38506 (Cookeville) - 4 mi - 18 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38501 (Cookeville) - 4 mi - 26 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38544 (Baxter) - 8 mi - 10 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38545 (Bloomington Springs) - 10 mi - 11 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38582 (Silver Point) - 14 mi - 24 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38580 (Rickman) - 14 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38574 (Monterey) - 14 mi - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 38548 (Buffalo Valley) - 14 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 Cookeville Water Department (TN0000133) 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.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 38505 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.
Environmental Hazards (9) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (2) OK
Cost & Community (6) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 38505 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 38505 (primary system: Cookeville Water Department), 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 38505's water come from?
The recorded water source for Cookeville Water Department, a system mapped to ZIP code 38505, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 49,711 people.
How does Cookeville water compare to the national average?
Cookeville's Home Safety Score ranks better than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 73% within Tennessee.
How can I get my water tested in Cookeville?
If Cookeville 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 38505 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 38505 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 38505?
38505 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Putnam County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Cookeville, TN (38505): 1 Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 83/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/38505/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 38505
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38502 | Cookeville, TN | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 38503 | Cookeville, TN | <1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 38506 | Cookeville, TN | 3.6 mi | B | 18 |
| 38501 | Cookeville, TN | 4.4 mi | C | 26 |
| 38544 | Baxter, TN | 8.0 mi | B | 10 |
| 38545 | Bloomington Springs, TN | 10.2 mi | B | 11 |
| 38582 | Silver Point, TN | 13.7 mi | B | 24 |
| 38580 | Rickman, TN | 13.7 mi | N/A | 4 |
| 38574 | Monterey, TN | 13.8 mi | B | 7 |
| 38548 | Buffalo Valley, TN | 14.4 mi | B | 35 |
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