Water System Report TN

Gateway Utility Company, Inc.

EPA ID: TN0008271 · 1,070 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Gateway Utility Company, Inc. 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 1,070 people.

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

1,070
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 1 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Gateway Utility Company, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$156,002
Median Household Income
61,961
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gateway Utility Company, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $156,002 and an estimated 61,961 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Gateway Utility Company, Inc.'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Williamson 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% 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. 1 detection 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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B 10 violations
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C 0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $900
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $2,350

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 $2,350 (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

Gateway Utility Company, Inc. (EPA ID: TN0008271) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 1,070 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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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 Gateway Utility Company, Inc. (TN0008271) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gateway Utility Company, Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Gateway Utility Company, Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Gateway Utility Company, Inc. serve?

Gateway Utility Company, Inc. serves approximately 1,070 people across 2 ZIP codes in Tennessee.

Where does Gateway Utility Company, Inc. 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
176
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: 1,070
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?
Gateway Utility Company, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gateway Utility Company, Inc. serve?
Gateway Utility Company, Inc. serves approximately 1,070 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Gateway Utility Company, Inc.'s water source?
Gateway Utility Company, Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Gateway Utility Company, Inc.'s service area?
The Gateway Utility Company, Inc. service area has a median household income of $156,002. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Gateway Utility Company, Inc. get its water?
Gateway Utility Company, Inc.'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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