Norton Creek Water System
EPA ID: TN0000841 · 107 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Norton Creek Water System (TN0000841): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Norton Creek Water System | open status in EPA data: 2 violations | people served: about 107.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Norton Creek Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Norton Creek Water System have a median household income of $63,133 and about 5,269 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 53% 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?
Norton Creek 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
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System Overview
Norton Creek Water System (EPA ID: TN0000841) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 107 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 37738 in Gatlinburg.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2021 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0031 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.
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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.
- 37738 - Gatlinburg
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Norton Creek Water System (TN0000841) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Norton Creek Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Norton Creek Water System serve?
Norton Creek Water System serves approximately 107 people across 1 ZIP code in Tennessee.
Where does Norton Creek Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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