Bells Public Utility District
EPA ID: TN0000045 · 2,610 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bells Public Utility District (TN0000045): 6 violations on record since 2021. Although 6 violations appeared on Bells Public Utility District's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 2,610 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bells Public Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Bells Public Utility District have a median household income of $61,250 and about 5,375 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 60% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bells Public Utility District's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Bells Public Utility District (EPA ID: TN0000045) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 2,610 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 38006 in Bells.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 3 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Xylenes, Total | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2023 | Gross Alpha | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Radium-226 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Radium-228 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Xylenes, Total | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Gross Alpha | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Radium-226 | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Radium-228 | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0041 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 38006 - Bells
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Bells Public Utility District (TN0000045) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bells Public Utility District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bells Public Utility District; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Bells Public Utility District serve?
Bells Public Utility District serves approximately 2,610 people across 1 ZIP code in Tennessee.
Where does Bells Public Utility District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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