Griffith Creek U.d.
EPA ID: TN0000278 · 1,104 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Griffith Creek U.d. (TN0000278): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Griffith Creek U.d. is listed without violations in federal records, across a service area of 1,104 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Griffith Creek U.d. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Griffith Creek U.d. have a median household income of $55,776 and about 10,044 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Griffith Creek U.d.'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
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System Overview
Griffith Creek U.d. (EPA ID: TN0000278) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 1,104 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 37397 in Whitwell.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0003 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 37397 - Whitwell
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Griffith Creek U.d. (TN0000278) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Griffith Creek U.d. water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Griffith Creek U.d. in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Griffith Creek U.d. serve?
Griffith Creek U.d. serves approximately 1,104 people across 1 ZIP code in Tennessee.
Where does Griffith Creek U.d. get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Griffith Creek U.d. Water Quality Report, TN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000278/
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