Water System Report TN

Arthur-shawanee Utility District

EPA ID: TN0000022 ยท 10,037 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Arthur-shawanee Utility District (TN0000022): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Arthur-shawanee Utility District posted zero EPA violations serving 10,037 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 66
Avg Safety Score
10,037
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00353 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
0
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Arthur-shawanee Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$49,138
Median Household Income
12,443
Service Area Population
78%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Arthur-shawanee Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $49,138 and an estimated 12,443 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 78% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Arthur-shawanee Utility District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,600

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Arthur-shawanee Utility District (EPA ID: TN0000022) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 10,037 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (66/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 3 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00353 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by TN or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Arthur-shawanee Utility District (TN0000022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur-shawanee Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Arthur-shawanee Utility District in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Arthur-shawanee Utility District serve?

Arthur-shawanee Utility District serves approximately 10,037 people across 3 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Arthur-shawanee Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Arthur-shawanee Utility District safe to drink?
Arthur-shawanee Utility District has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Arthur-shawanee Utility District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Arthur-shawanee Utility District serve?
Arthur-shawanee Utility District serves approximately 10,037 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Arthur-shawanee Utility District's water source?
Arthur-shawanee Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Arthur-shawanee Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00353 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Arthur-shawanee Utility District's service area?
The Arthur-shawanee Utility District service area has a median household income of $49,138. EPA EJScreen data classifies 78% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Arthur-shawanee Utility District get its water?
Arthur-shawanee Utility District's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Arthur-shawanee Utility District, TN: Serves 10K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000022/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Arthur-shawanee Utility District (EPA ID: TN0000022) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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