Jackson County U.d. #1
EPA ID: TN0000252 · 686 people served · 8 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jackson County U.d. #1 (TN0000252): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. 3 open EPA findings remain on record at Jackson County U.d. #1 - the utility supplies approximately 686 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jackson County U.d. #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Jackson County U.d. #1 serves a community with a median household income of $53,520 and an estimated 60,717 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 81% 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?
Jackson County U.d. #1'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Jackson County U.d. #1 compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Tennessee
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Jackson County U.d. #1 (EPA ID: TN0000252) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 686 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (77/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 8 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 11, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
- 37145 - Pleasant Shade
- 38501 - Cookeville
- 38545 - Bloomington Springs
- 38551 - Celina
- 38562 - Gainesboro
- 38564 - Granville
- 38568 - Hilham
- 38588 - Whitleyville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jackson County U.d. #1 (TN0000252) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jackson County U.d. #1 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Jackson County U.d. #1 serve?
Jackson County U.d. #1 serves approximately 686 people across 8 ZIP codes in Tennessee.
Where does Jackson County U.d. #1 get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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