Water System Report TN

Huntsville Utility District

EPA ID: TN0000318 ยท 12,516 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Huntsville Utility District (TN0000318): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - Huntsville Utility District has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 12,516.

Data: EPA SDWIS

12,516
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$111K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Huntsville Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$47,246
Median Household Income
26,220
Service Area Population
98%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
71th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Huntsville Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $47,246 and an estimated 26,220 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 98% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Huntsville Utility District'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
23th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Hohenwald Water System
12,475 people
28 violations
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Etowah Utilities
12,851 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $900
PFAS Treatment $250
Radon Mitigation $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,350 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Huntsville Utility District (EPA ID: TN0000318) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 12,516 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Huntsville Utility District (TN0000318) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huntsville Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Huntsville Utility District 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 Huntsville Utility District serve?

Huntsville Utility District serves approximately 12,516 people across 8 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Huntsville Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Huntsville Utility District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Huntsville Utility District serve?
Huntsville Utility District serves approximately 12,516 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Huntsville Utility District's water source?
Huntsville Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Huntsville Utility District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Huntsville Utility District's service area?
The Huntsville Utility District service area has a median household income of $47,246. EPA EJScreen data classifies 98% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Huntsville Utility District get its water?
Huntsville Utility District'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Huntsville Utility District, TN: Serves 13K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000318/
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