Mcewen Waterworks
EPA ID: TN0000420 · 3,594 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mcewen Waterworks (TN0000420): 6 EPA violations in the last five years. Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Mcewen Waterworks encountered 6 violations, each subsequently remedied and closed - today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 3,594 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mcewen Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Mcewen Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $62,759 and an estimated 16,008 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 80% 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?
Mcewen Waterworks's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Mcewen Waterworks compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Benzene at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.005 mg/L.
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 2037 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Mcewen Waterworks (EPA ID: TN0000420) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 3,594 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Contaminant 2037 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Benzene | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Lead | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 2037 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
| Benzene | Organic | 1 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 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 | 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 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mcewen Waterworks (TN0000420) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mcewen Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mcewen Waterworks; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Mcewen Waterworks serve?
Mcewen Waterworks serves approximately 3,594 people across 2 ZIP codes in Tennessee.
Where does Mcewen Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mcewen Waterworks (TN): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000420/
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