Water System Report TN

Troy Water System

EPA ID: TN0000712 ยท 2,096 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Troy Water System (TN0000712): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - Troy Water System has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 2,096.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,096
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0005 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$130K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Troy Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,676
Median Household Income
22,900
Service Area Population
79%
Disadvantaged Population
77th
Poverty Percentile
68th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Troy Water System serves a community with a median household income of $55,676 and an estimated 22,900 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 79% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Troy Water System'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
13th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,600
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Troy Water System (EPA ID: TN0000712) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 2,096 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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
0.0005 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Troy Water System (TN0000712) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Troy Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Troy 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 Troy Water System serve?

Troy Water System serves approximately 2,096 people across 4 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Troy Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Troy Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Troy Water System serve?
Troy Water System serves approximately 2,096 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Troy Water System's water source?
Troy Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Troy Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0005 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Troy Water System's service area?
The Troy Water System service area has a median household income of $55,676. EPA EJScreen data classifies 79% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Troy Water System get its water?
Troy Water System'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Troy Water System Water Quality Report, TN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000712/
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