Spring Creek Utility District
EPA ID: TN0000664 · 2,091 people served · 5 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Spring Creek Utility District (TN0000664): 7 unresolved EPA violations on record. Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 7 violations at Spring Creek Utility District remain without resolution - the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 2,091 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Spring Creek Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Spring Creek Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $48,897 and an estimated 16,272 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: 100% 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?
Spring Creek Utility District'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 Spring Creek Utility District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Tennessee
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
Spring Creek Utility District (EPA ID: TN0000664) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 2,091 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 7 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, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 11, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 4 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0004 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Spring Creek Utility District (TN0000664) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spring Creek Utility District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 7 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 Spring Creek Utility District serve?
Spring Creek Utility District serves approximately 2,091 people across 5 ZIP codes in Tennessee.
Where does Spring Creek Utility District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Spring Creek Utility District (TN): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000664/
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