Intermont Utility District
EPA ID: TN0000319 · 1,849 people served · 3 ZIP codes
Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Intermont Utility District — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1,849 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Intermont Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Intermont Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $54,908 and an estimated 38,330 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 64% 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?
Intermont 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.
About 1% of homes in Sullivan 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
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Intermont Utility District (EPA ID: TN0000319) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 1,849 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Intermont Utility District (TN0000319) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Intermont Utility District water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Intermont Utility District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Intermont Utility District serve?
Intermont Utility District serves approximately 1,849 people across 3 ZIP codes in Tennessee.
Where does Intermont Utility District get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
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.