Water System Report TN

Surgoinsville Utility District

EPA ID: TN0000682 ยท 2,609 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Surgoinsville Utility District (TN0000682): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the EPA data on file, Surgoinsville Utility District has logged zero violations for the 2,609 people in its service area - a count of records, not a test result for any home.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,609
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0029 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$140K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Surgoinsville Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$37,385
Median Household Income
4,446
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
69%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Surgoinsville Utility District have a median household income of $37,385 and about 4,446 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 69% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Surgoinsville Utility District'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Surgoinsville Utility District (EPA ID: TN0000682) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 2,609 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 37873 in Surgoinsville.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0029 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Surgoinsville Utility District (TN0000682) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Surgoinsville Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Surgoinsville Utility District in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Surgoinsville Utility District serve?

Surgoinsville Utility District serves approximately 2,609 people across 1 ZIP code in Tennessee.

Where does Surgoinsville Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Surgoinsville Utility District; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Surgoinsville Utility District serve? ▼
Surgoinsville Utility District serves approximately 2,609 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Surgoinsville Utility District's water source? ▼
Surgoinsville Utility District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Surgoinsville Utility District's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0029 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Surgoinsville Utility District? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Surgoinsville Utility District have a median household income of $37,385 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 69% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Surgoinsville Utility District get its water? ▼
Surgoinsville Utility District'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Surgoinsville Utility District Water Quality Report, TN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000682/
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