Water System Report TN

Greenfield Water Department

EPA ID: TN0000276 · 2,189 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Greenfield Water Department carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 2,189 residents.

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

A · 99
Avg Safety Score
2,189
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$126K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$49,609
Median Household Income
13,841
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Greenfield Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $49,609 and an estimated 13,841 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 80% 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

Greenfield 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
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Carroll 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

60 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
8 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 88% 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
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

Greenfield Water Department (EPA ID: TN0000276) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 2,189 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: A (99/100)

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
38230 0.0003 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

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 Greenfield Water Department (TN0000276) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenfield Water Department water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Greenfield Water Department serve?

Greenfield Water Department serves approximately 2,189 people across 2 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Greenfield 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
932
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: 2,189
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 Greenfield Water Department safe to drink?
Greenfield Water Department earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Greenfield 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 Greenfield Water Department serve?
Greenfield Water Department serves approximately 2,189 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Greenfield Water Department's water source?
Greenfield Water Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Greenfield Water Department's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Greenfield Water Department's service area?
The Greenfield Water Department service area has a median household income of $49,609. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Greenfield Water Department get its water?
Greenfield 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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