Tiptonville Water System
EPA ID: TN0000700 · 2,627 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Tiptonville Water System (TN0000700): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero EPA violations appear on record for Tiptonville Water System, which serves 2,627 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tiptonville Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Tiptonville Water System have a median household income of $28,750 and about 4,450 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 73% 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?
Tiptonville Water System'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
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
Tiptonville Water System (EPA ID: TN0000700) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 2,627 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 38079 in Tiptonville.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0014 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 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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.
- 38079 - Tiptonville
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Tiptonville Water System (TN0000700) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tiptonville Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Tiptonville Water System 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 Tiptonville Water System serve?
Tiptonville Water System serves approximately 2,627 people across 1 ZIP code in Tennessee.
Where does Tiptonville Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tiptonville Water System Water Quality Report, TN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000700/
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