Water System Report TN

Reelfoot Water Association

EPA ID: TN0000757 · 644 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Reelfoot Water Association stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 644 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

644
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$117K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Reelfoot Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$49,438
Median Household Income
22,438
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Reelfoot Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $49,438 and an estimated 22,438 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: 80% 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?

Groundwater

Reelfoot Water Association'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Obion County, Tennessee rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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Flood Insurance $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Reelfoot Water Association (EPA ID: TN0000757) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 644 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Reelfoot Water Association (TN0000757) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reelfoot Water Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Reelfoot Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Reelfoot Water Association serve?

Reelfoot Water Association serves approximately 644 people across 3 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Reelfoot Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
259
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 644
Reported to Tennessee

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Reelfoot Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Reelfoot Water Association serve?
Reelfoot Water Association serves approximately 644 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Reelfoot Water Association's water source?
Reelfoot Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Reelfoot Water Association's service area?
The Reelfoot Water Association service area has a median household income of $49,438. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Reelfoot Water Association get its water?
Reelfoot Water Association'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.
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