Historical Compliance Records TN

Lafollette Utilities Board

EPA ID: TN0000374 ยท 27,637 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lafollette Utilities Board (TN0000374): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Beyond the 1 historical violation on Lafollette Utilities Board's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 27,637 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

27,637
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$161K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lafollette Utilities Board Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,692
Median Household Income
17,643
Service Area Population
82%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lafollette Utilities Board serves a community with a median household income of $46,692 and an estimated 17,643 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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

Lafollette Utilities Board'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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Lafollette Utilities Board compares to EPA limits

Monochloroacetic Acid 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L

What This Means For You

Monochloroacetic Acid at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Tennessee

Northeast Knox U.d.
27,941 people
C 3 violations
1 violation
Athens Utilities Board
26,424 people
C 0 violations
Lexington Water Systems
26,322 people
2 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Lafollette Utilities Board (EPA ID: TN0000374) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 27,637 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 37766 in La Follette.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 1 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
January 1, 2025 Monochloroacetic Acid Non-health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Monochloroacetic Acid Disinfection Byproducts 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0006 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 Lafollette Utilities Board (TN0000374) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lafollette Utilities Board water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lafollette Utilities Board; 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 Lafollette Utilities Board serve?

Lafollette Utilities Board serves approximately 27,637 people across 1 ZIP code in Tennessee.

Where does Lafollette Utilities Board 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 Lafollette Utilities Board's water?
Detected contaminants include Monochloroacetic Acid. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Lafollette Utilities Board serve?
Lafollette Utilities Board serves approximately 27,637 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lafollette Utilities Board's water source?
Lafollette Utilities Board draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lafollette Utilities Board's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lafollette Utilities Board's service area?
The Lafollette Utilities Board service area has a median household income of $46,692. EPA EJScreen data classifies 82% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lafollette Utilities Board get its water?
Lafollette Utilities Board'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.). Lafollette Utilities Board (TN): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000374/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Lafollette Utilities Board (EPA ID: TN0000374) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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