Water System Report TN

Poplar Grove Utility District

EPA ID: TN0000201 ยท 19,599 people served ยท 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Poplar Grove Utility District (TN0000201): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Poplar Grove Utility District recorded zero violations - solid performance for a utility serving 19,599 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

19,599
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00907 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$225K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Poplar Grove Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,734
Median Household Income
122,399
Service Area Population
55%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
38%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Poplar Grove Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $71,734 and an estimated 122,399 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 55% 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

Poplar Grove Utility District'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
23th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
49th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Tennessee

C 1 violation
2 violations
C 0 violations
A 0 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

System Overview

Poplar Grove Utility District (EPA ID: TN0000201) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 19,599 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 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
0.00907 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 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Poplar Grove Utility District (TN0000201) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poplar Grove Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Poplar Grove Utility District 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 Poplar Grove Utility District serve?

Poplar Grove Utility District serves approximately 19,599 people across 7 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Poplar Grove Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
58

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?
Poplar Grove Utility District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Poplar Grove Utility District serve?
Poplar Grove Utility District serves approximately 19,599 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Poplar Grove Utility District's water source?
Poplar Grove Utility District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Poplar Grove Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00907 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Poplar Grove Utility District's service area?
The Poplar Grove Utility District service area has a median household income of $71,734. EPA EJScreen data classifies 55% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Poplar Grove Utility District get its water?
Poplar Grove Utility District'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Poplar Grove Utility District, TN: Serves 20K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000201/
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