New Johnsonville Water Department
EPA ID: TN0000497 · 2,961 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for New Johnsonville Water Department (TN0000497): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, New Johnsonville Water Department has 2 violations listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 2,961 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for New Johnsonville Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with New Johnsonville Water Department have a median household income of $80,343 and about 2,922 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 80% 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?
New Johnsonville 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
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System Overview
New Johnsonville Water Department (EPA ID: TN0000497) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 2,961 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 37134 in New Johnsonville.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
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 |
| Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0009 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.
- 37134 - New Johnsonville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for New Johnsonville Water Department (TN0000497) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Johnsonville Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does New Johnsonville Water Department serve?
New Johnsonville Water Department serves approximately 2,961 people across 1 ZIP code in Tennessee.
Where does New Johnsonville Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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