Current Noncompliance TN

Marshall Company B.p.u. #1

EPA ID: TN0000105 ยท 13,257 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 (TN0000105): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Within the EPA compliance database, Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 shows 1 violation still pending resolution - a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 13,257 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

13,257
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 1
Radon Risk ยท High
1
Contaminants Flagged
$247K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,997
Median Household Income
105,527
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
67th
Poverty Percentile
68th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 serves a community with a median household income of $64,997 and an estimated 105,527 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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

Marshall Company B.p.u. #1'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
13th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 42 detections recorded. 12 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 12 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $1,000
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,800

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

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 $2,800 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 (EPA ID: TN0000105) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 13,257 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

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 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 Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 (TN0000105) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 serve?

Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 serves approximately 13,257 people across 6 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Above Current MCL

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). One or more PFAS compounds were measured above the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
232
Detections
16
Latest sample
10/30/2023
Highest analyte
PFBS: 34 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 11 ppt 10 ppt Above current MCL
PFBS 34 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFHxA 27 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFPeA 20 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFBA 13 ppt โ€” โ€”
PFOS 5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

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

What contaminants are in Marshall Company B.p.u. #1's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 serve?
Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 serves approximately 13,257 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Marshall Company B.p.u. #1's water source?
Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Marshall Company B.p.u. #1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Marshall Company B.p.u. #1's service area?
The Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 service area has a median household income of $64,997. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 get its water?
Marshall Company B.p.u. #1'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Marshall Company B.p.u. #1 (TN): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000105/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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