Water System Report TN

Grand Junction Water Department

EPA ID: TN0000267 · 1,019 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero EPA violations over five years — Grand Junction Water Department has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,019.

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

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
1,019
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0011 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$251K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grand Junction Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$44,063
Median Household Income
1,386
Service Area Population
68%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grand Junction Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $44,063 and an estimated 1,386 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 68% 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?

Groundwater

Grand Junction Water Department'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Hardeman 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

88 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
9 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 91% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

Grand Junction Water Department (EPA ID: TN0000267) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 1,019 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (83/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
38039 0.0011 mg/L No N/A

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Grand Junction Water Department (TN0000267) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grand Junction Water Department water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Grand Junction Water Department has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Grand Junction Water Department serve?

Grand Junction Water Department serves approximately 1,019 people across 2 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Grand Junction Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
603
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: 1,019
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

Is water from Grand Junction Water Department safe to drink?
Grand Junction Water Department earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Grand Junction Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Grand Junction Water Department serve?
Grand Junction Water Department serves approximately 1,019 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Grand Junction Water Department's water source?
Grand Junction Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Grand Junction Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0011 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Grand Junction Water Department's service area?
The Grand Junction Water Department service area has a median household income of $44,063. EPA EJScreen data classifies 68% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Grand Junction Water Department get its water?
Grand Junction Water Department'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.
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