Suck Creek Water System
EPA ID: TN0000909 · 606 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Suck Creek Water System (TN0000909): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Suck Creek Water System has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 606 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Suck Creek Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Suck Creek Water System serves a community with a median household income of $66,813 and an estimated 28,579 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 32% 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?
Suck Creek Water System'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Tennessee
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
Suck Creek Water System (EPA ID: TN0000909) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 606 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Suck Creek Water System (TN0000909) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Suck Creek Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Suck Creek Water System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Suck Creek Water System serve?
Suck Creek Water System serves approximately 606 people across 2 ZIP codes in Tennessee.
Where does Suck Creek Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Suck Creek Water System Water Quality Report, TN. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/tn0000909/
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