Water System Report TN

Double Springs U.d.

EPA ID: TN0000192 · 6,567 people served · 10 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Double Springs U.d. has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 6,567 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

6,567
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$223K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Double Springs U.d. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,375
Median Household Income
85,575
Service Area Population
46%
Disadvantaged Population
62th
Poverty Percentile
53th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Double Springs U.d. serves a community with a median household income of $59,375 and an estimated 85,575 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Double Springs 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
12th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
9th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Putnam County, Tennessee rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 62% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $480
Flood Insurance $480
Total Estimated Cost $960

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

Double Springs U.d. (EPA ID: TN0000192) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 6,567 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 7 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Double Springs U.d. (TN0000192) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Double Springs U.d. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Double Springs U.d. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Double Springs U.d. serve?

Double Springs U.d. serves approximately 6,567 people across 10 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Double Springs 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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
676
Unknown Material
1,723
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 6,567
Reported to Tennessee

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Double Springs 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 Double Springs U.d. serve?
Double Springs U.d. serves approximately 6,567 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Double Springs U.d.'s water source?
Double Springs U.d. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Double Springs U.d.'s service area?
The Double Springs U.d. service area has a median household income of $59,375. EPA EJScreen data classifies 46% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Double Springs U.d. get its water?
Double Springs 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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