Water System Report TN

Milcrofton Utility District

EPA ID: TN0000247 · 38,032 people served · 12 ZIP codes

EPA monitoring data for Milcrofton Utility District shows an unblemished five-year compliance history — no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 38,032 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

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

38,032
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$658K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 13 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$123,168
Median Household Income
285,405
Service Area Population
3%
Disadvantaged Population
24th
Poverty Percentile
16th
Energy Burden Percentile
26%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Milcrofton Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $123,168 and an estimated 285,405 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Milcrofton Utility District'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
19th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Williamson 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

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 45% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 37 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 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.
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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Tennessee

A 2 violations
C 6 violations
C 8 violations
Sevierville Water System
39,885 people
B 2 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $1,100
PFAS Treatment $458
Water Filtration $250
Total Estimated Cost $3,208

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,208 (one-time) vs. $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

Milcrofton Utility District (EPA ID: TN0000247) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 38,032 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 8 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: 9 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 Milcrofton Utility District (TN0000247) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milcrofton Utility District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Milcrofton Utility District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Milcrofton Utility District serve?

Milcrofton Utility District serves approximately 38,032 people across 12 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Milcrofton Utility District 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
232

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
0
Unknown Material
12,530
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: 38,032
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?
Milcrofton 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 Milcrofton Utility District serve?
Milcrofton Utility District serves approximately 38,032 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Milcrofton Utility District's water source?
Milcrofton Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Milcrofton Utility District's service area?
The Milcrofton Utility District service area has a median household income of $123,168. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Milcrofton Utility District get its water?
Milcrofton Utility District'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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