Spring Creek Utility District
EPA ID: TN0000664 · 2,091 people served · 5 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Spring Creek Utility District (TN0000664): 7 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Spring Creek Utility District number 7 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 2,091 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Spring Creek Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Spring Creek Utility District have a median household income of $48,897 and about 16,272 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% 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?
Spring Creek Utility District's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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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 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper 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) | 4 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 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 | 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 5 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2. 4 of 5 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 available EPA compliance records 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
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