Hornbeak Utility District
EPA ID: TN0000311 · 1,416 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hornbeak Utility District (TN0000311): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Even though Hornbeak Utility District accumulated 1 violation over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 1,416 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hornbeak Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Hornbeak Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $49,438 and an estimated 7,860 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 78% 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?
Hornbeak Utility District'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Hornbeak Utility District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
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
Hornbeak Utility District (EPA ID: TN0000311) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 1,416 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
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 | 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.
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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 Hornbeak Utility District (TN0000311) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hornbeak Utility District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hornbeak Utility District; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Hornbeak Utility District serve?
Hornbeak Utility District serves approximately 1,416 people across 3 ZIP codes in Tennessee.
Where does Hornbeak Utility District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hornbeak Utility District (TN): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000311/
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