Water System Report TN

Bradford Water System

EPA ID: TN0000067 ยท 1,276 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bradford Water System (TN0000067): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, Bradford Water System delivers safe water to 1,276 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,276
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$111K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bradford Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$49,489
Median Household Income
4,763
Service Area Population
85%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bradford Water System serves a community with a median household income of $49,489 and an estimated 4,763 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 85% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Bradford Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

57 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 84% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Bradford Water System (EPA ID: TN0000067) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 1,276 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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
0.0003 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bradford Water System (TN0000067) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradford Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bradford Water System 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 Bradford Water System serve?

Bradford Water System serves approximately 1,276 people across 2 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Bradford Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bradford Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bradford Water System serve?
Bradford Water System serves approximately 1,276 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bradford Water System's water source?
Bradford Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bradford Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Bradford Water System's service area?
The Bradford Water System service area has a median household income of $49,489. EPA EJScreen data classifies 85% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bradford Water System get its water?
Bradford Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

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