Water System Report TN

Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc.

EPA ID: TN0000936 · 259 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 259 people.

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

259
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$209K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 90% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,547
Median Household Income
17,421
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. serves a community with a median household income of $53,547 and an estimated 17,421 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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?

Groundwater

Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc.'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Monroe 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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,700

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

Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. (EPA ID: TN0000936) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 259 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 37354 in Madisonville.

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 Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. (TN0000936) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. serve?

Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. serves approximately 259 people across 1 ZIP code in Tennessee.

Where does Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
111
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: 259
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?
Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. serve?
Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. serves approximately 259 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc.'s water source?
Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc.'s service area?
The Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. service area has a median household income of $53,547. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc. get its water?
Laurel Mtn Lakes Water Assoc.'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.
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