Rocky Top Water Department
EPA ID: TN0000383 · 1,963 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Rocky Top Water Department (TN0000383): 3 violations on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Rocky Top Water Department recorded 3 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 1,963 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Rocky Top Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Rocky Top Water Department have a median household income of $51,691 and about 5,673 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 35% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Rocky Top Water Department'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.
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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
Rocky Top Water Department (EPA ID: TN0000383) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 1,963 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 37769 in Lake City.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 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 | 2025-12-31 |
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.
- 37769 - Lake City
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Rocky Top Water Department (TN0000383) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rocky Top Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Rocky Top Water Department; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Rocky Top Water Department serve?
Rocky Top Water Department serves approximately 1,963 people across 1 ZIP code in Tennessee.
Where does Rocky Top Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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