Historical Compliance Records TN

Cedar Grove U.d.

EPA ID: TN0000098 ยท 1,556 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cedar Grove U.d. (TN0000098): 1 violation on record since 2021. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Cedar Grove U.d., 1 violation is listed in the dataset, and none is recorded as open for the 1,556 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,556
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0003 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$125K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cedar Grove U.d. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$52,150
Median Household Income
89,672
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
85%
Disadvantaged Population
69th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Cedar Grove U.d. have a median household income of $52,150 and about 89,672 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 85% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Cedar Grove U.d.'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
41th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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. 5 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Tennessee

1 violation
1 violation
St Joseph Water System
1,533 people
10 violations
2 violations
Obion Water Department
1,615 people
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cedar Grove U.d. (EPA ID: TN0000098) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 1,556 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 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
January 1, 2024 Nitrate Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Nitrate 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
0.0003 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

2 of 9 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2. 7 of 9 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Cedar Grove U.d. (TN0000098) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar Grove U.d. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cedar Grove U.d.; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Cedar Grove U.d. serve?

Cedar Grove U.d. serves approximately 1,556 people across 9 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Cedar Grove U.d. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Cedar Grove U.d. serve? ▼
Cedar Grove U.d. serves approximately 1,556 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Cedar Grove U.d.'s water source? ▼
Cedar Grove U.d. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Cedar Grove U.d.'s water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0003 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Cedar Grove U.d.? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Cedar Grove U.d. have a median household income of $52,150 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 85% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cedar Grove U.d. get its water? ▼
Cedar Grove U.d.'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cedar Grove U.d. (TN): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000098/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
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  year   = {n.d.},
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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

Cedar Grove U.d. (EPA ID: TN0000098) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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