Water System Report TN

Old Gainesboro Road U.d.

EPA ID: TN0000135 ยท 6,608 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Old Gainesboro Road U.d. (TN0000135): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Old Gainesboro Road U.d. posted zero EPA violations serving 6,608 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,608
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$168K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Old Gainesboro Road U.d. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,520
Median Household Income
50,988
Service Area Population
70%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Old Gainesboro Road U.d. serves a community with a median household income of $53,520 and an estimated 50,988 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 70% 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

Old Gainesboro Road U.d.'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
5th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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 Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,375
Radon Mitigation $800
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,325

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

Old Gainesboro Road U.d. (EPA ID: TN0000135) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 6,608 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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
0.001 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.

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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 Old Gainesboro Road U.d. (TN0000135) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Gainesboro Road U.d. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Old Gainesboro Road U.d. 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 Old Gainesboro Road U.d. serve?

Old Gainesboro Road U.d. serves approximately 6,608 people across 4 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Old Gainesboro Road U.d. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

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

Should I use a water filter?
Old Gainesboro Road U.d. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Old Gainesboro Road U.d. serve?
Old Gainesboro Road U.d. serves approximately 6,608 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Old Gainesboro Road U.d.'s water source?
Old Gainesboro Road U.d. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Old Gainesboro Road U.d.'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 Old Gainesboro Road U.d.'s service area?
The Old Gainesboro Road U.d. service area has a median household income of $53,520. EPA EJScreen data classifies 70% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Old Gainesboro Road U.d. get its water?
Old Gainesboro Road U.d.'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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