Water System Report TN

Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2

EPA ID: TN0008258 · 289 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Five clean years on EPA record — Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2, 289 residents served.

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

289
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$242K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 4 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,077
Median Household Income
91,019
Service Area Population
28%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
68th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 serves a community with a median household income of $61,077 and an estimated 91,019 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2'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
28th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
13th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Bedford 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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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. 21 detections recorded. 6 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 exceed state limits.

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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,000
Flood Insurance $900
PFAS Treatment $450
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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 $2,500 (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

Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 (EPA ID: TN0008258) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 289 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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

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 Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 (TN0008258) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 serve?

Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 serves approximately 289 people across 4 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 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
364
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: 289
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?
Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 serve?
Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 serves approximately 289 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2's water source?
Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2's service area?
The Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 service area has a median household income of $61,077. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2 get its water?
Metro Lynchburg/moore Company U.d. #2'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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