Water System Report TN

Old Hickory Wat Company-union County

EPA ID: TN0000899 · 342 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Old Hickory Wat Company-union County posted zero EPA violations serving 342 residents.

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

342
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$185K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Old Hickory Wat Company-union County Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,040
Median Household Income
11,476
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Old Hickory Wat Company-union County serves a community with a median household income of $62,040 and an estimated 11,476 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% 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

Old Hickory Wat Company-union County'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Union 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

27 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
43 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 39% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Old Hickory Wat Company-union County (EPA ID: TN0000899) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 342 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 37807 in Maynardville.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Old Hickory Wat Company-union County (TN0000899) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Hickory Wat Company-union County water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Old Hickory Wat Company-union County has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Old Hickory Wat Company-union County serve?

Old Hickory Wat Company-union County serves approximately 342 people across 1 ZIP code in Tennessee.

Where does Old Hickory Wat Company-union County 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
0
Unknown Material
115
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: 342
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?
Old Hickory Wat Company-union County meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Old Hickory Wat Company-union County serve?
Old Hickory Wat Company-union County serves approximately 342 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Old Hickory Wat Company-union County's water source?
Old Hickory Wat Company-union County draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Old Hickory Wat Company-union County's service area?
The Old Hickory Wat Company-union County service area has a median household income of $62,040. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Old Hickory Wat Company-union County get its water?
Old Hickory Wat Company-union County'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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