Water System Report TN

Jackson County U.d. #3

EPA ID: TN0000845 · 3,751 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Jackson County U.d. #3 earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 3,751 people.

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

3,751
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$168K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Jackson County U.d. #3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$47,221
Median Household Income
7,021
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Jackson County U.d. #3 serves a community with a median household income of $47,221 and an estimated 7,021 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?

Surface Water

Jackson County U.d. #3'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Jackson 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

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Tennessee

B 1 violation
Brighton Water System
3,715 people
A 1 violation
B 9 violations
C 0 violations
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,250
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,750

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

Jackson County U.d. #3 (EPA ID: TN0000845) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 3,751 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jackson County U.d. #3 (TN0000845) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jackson County U.d. #3 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Jackson County U.d. #3 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Jackson County U.d. #3 serve?

Jackson County U.d. #3 serves approximately 3,751 people across 2 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Jackson County U.d. #3 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
466
Unknown Material
1,030
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: 3,917
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?
Jackson County U.d. #3 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Jackson County U.d. #3 serve?
Jackson County U.d. #3 serves approximately 3,751 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Jackson County U.d. #3's water source?
Jackson County U.d. #3 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Jackson County U.d. #3's service area?
The Jackson County U.d. #3 service area has a median household income of $47,221. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Jackson County U.d. #3 get its water?
Jackson County U.d. #3'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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