Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company
EPA ID: TN0000791 · 221,871 people served · 26 ZIP codes
Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company's record shows 3 remedied violations — all cleared, currently compliant, 221,871 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 7 (2021) to 3 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company serves a community with a median household income of $87,514 and an estimated 493,707 residents across its service area.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company'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.
About 1% of homes in Williamson County, Tennessee rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 93 detections recorded. 15 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 15 exceed state limits.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
CONSOLIDATED U.D. OF RUTHERFORD CO (EPA ID: TN0000791) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 221,871 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 26 ZIP codes across 19 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (56/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| August 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37127 | 0.0005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 37128 | 0.0005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 37129 | 0.0005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 37130 | 0.0005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 37131 | 0.0005 mg/L | No | N/A |
| 37133 | 0.0005 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 22 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 4 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 37014 — Arrington
- 37016 — Auburntown
- 37020 — Bell Buckle
- 37037 — Christiana
- 37046 — College Grove
- 37060 — Eagleville
- 37085 — Lascassas
- 37086 — La Vergne
- 37089 — La Vergne
- 37090 — Lebanon
- 37118 — Milton
- 37122 — Mount Juliet
- 37127 — Murfreesboro
- 37128 — Murfreesboro
- 37129 — Murfreesboro
- 37130 — Murfreesboro
- 37131 — Murfreesboro
- 37132 — Murfreesboro
- 37133 — Murfreesboro
- 37135 — Nolensville
- 37149 — Readyville
- 37153 — Rockvale
- 37167 — Smyrna
- 37180 — Unionville
- 37184 — Watertown
- 37190 — Woodbury
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company (TN0000791) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company water safe to drink?
Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company serve?
Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company serves approximately 221,871 people across 26 ZIP codes in Tennessee.
Where does Consolidated U.d. of Rutherford Company get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Contact Your Water Utility
Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.
Contact information from Consolidated Utility District Consumer Confidence Report.
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Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: Consolidated Utility District Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Consolidated Utility District’s sources rated as reasonably susceptible to potential contamination.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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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