Historical Compliance Records TN

Jellico Utilities Authority

EPA ID: TN0000330 ยท 5,056 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jellico Utilities Authority (TN0000330): 86 EPA violations in the last five years. While 86 violations did appear in Jellico Utilities Authority's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 5,056 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,056
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
86
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0009 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
23
Contaminants Flagged
$109K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jellico Utilities Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$43,923
Median Household Income
5,949
Service Area Population
82%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jellico Utilities Authority serves a community with a median household income of $43,923 and an estimated 5,949 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 82% 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

Jellico Utilities Authority'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Jellico Utilities Authority compares to EPA limits

PFOA 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.000004 mg/L
PFNA 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.00001 mg/L
Chlorodibromomethane 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.002 mg/L
Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen)
Bromate 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.01 mg/L
Monochloroacetic Acid 4 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

PFOA at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.000004 mg/L.

PFNA at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.00001 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.002 mg/L. Liver cancer, brain cancer (known carcinogen). Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Bromate at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.01 mg/L.

Monochloroacetic Acid at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Chlorodibromomethane was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,500
10 years
$15,000
20 years
$30,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,400 (one-time) vs. $15,000 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

Jellico Utilities Authority (EPA ID: TN0000330) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 5,056 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 86 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 86 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 PFOA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 PFNA Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Dichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Bromodichloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Dibromochloromethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Bromoform Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Chlorodibromomethane Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Trichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Monobromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Dibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Bromochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Bromodichloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Tribromoacetic Acid Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 HAA6Br Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 HAA9 Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Bromate Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Chlorate Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Chloramine Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
PFOA PFAS 4 No
PFNA PFAS 4 No
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Dichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Bromodichloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Dibromochloromethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Bromoform Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Chlorodibromomethane Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Trichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Monobromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Dibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Bromochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Bromodichloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Chlorodibromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No
Tribromoacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 4 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0009 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)

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

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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 Jellico Utilities Authority (TN0000330) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jellico Utilities Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Jellico Utilities Authority; its 86 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Jellico Utilities Authority serve?

Jellico Utilities Authority serves approximately 5,056 people across 3 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Jellico Utilities Authority 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

What contaminants are in Jellico Utilities Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include PFOA, PFNA, Chlorodibromomethane, Bromate. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Jellico Utilities Authority serve?
Jellico Utilities Authority serves approximately 5,056 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Jellico Utilities Authority's water source?
Jellico Utilities Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Jellico Utilities Authority's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0009 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Jellico Utilities Authority's service area?
The Jellico Utilities Authority service area has a median household income of $43,923. EPA EJScreen data classifies 82% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Jellico Utilities Authority get its water?
Jellico Utilities Authority'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.). Jellico Utilities Authority (TN): 86 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000330/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Jellico Utilities Authority (EPA ID: TN0000330) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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