Harbor Utility District
EPA ID: TN0000055 · 750 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Harbor Utility District (TN0000055): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Harbor Utility District's compliance file in EPA SDWIS lists no violations, whether health-based or monitoring and reporting, for a utility that supplies water to approximately 750 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Harbor Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Harbor Utility District have a median household income of $52,109 and about 3,046 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 80% 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?
Harbor 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Harbor Utility District (EPA ID: TN0000055) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 750 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 38221 in Big Sandy.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 38221 - Big Sandy
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Harbor Utility District (TN0000055) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harbor Utility District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Harbor 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 Harbor Utility District serve?
Harbor Utility District serves approximately 750 people across 1 ZIP code in Tennessee.
Where does Harbor Utility District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Harbor Utility District Water Quality Report, TN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000055/
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