Water System Report TN

North Elizabethton Water Company-op

EPA ID: TN0000223 · 1,752 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — North Elizabethton Water Company-op, 1,752 residents served.

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

1,752
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$161K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Elizabethton Water Company-op Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,290
Median Household Income
35,428
Service Area Population
82%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The North Elizabethton Water Company-op serves a community with a median household income of $55,290 and an estimated 35,428 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 82% 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

North Elizabethton Water Company-op'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Carter 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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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 $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $200
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

North Elizabethton Water Company-op (EPA ID: TN0000223) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 1,752 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 2 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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 North Elizabethton Water Company-op (TN0000223) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Elizabethton Water Company-op water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, North Elizabethton Water Company-op has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does North Elizabethton Water Company-op serve?

North Elizabethton Water Company-op serves approximately 1,752 people across 3 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does North Elizabethton Water Company-op get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
532
Unknown Material
123
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: 1,555
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
North Elizabethton Water Company-op meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does North Elizabethton Water Company-op serve?
North Elizabethton Water Company-op serves approximately 1,752 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is North Elizabethton Water Company-op's water source?
North Elizabethton Water Company-op draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of North Elizabethton Water Company-op's service area?
The North Elizabethton Water Company-op service area has a median household income of $55,290. EPA EJScreen data classifies 82% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does North Elizabethton Water Company-op get its water?
North Elizabethton Water Company-op'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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