Water System Report TN

Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2

EPA ID: TN0008295 · 162 people served · 1 ZIP code

EPA data: Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 — zero violations, five years, 162 served.

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

162
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$202K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Demographics

$63,889
Median Household Income
10,515
Service Area Population
82%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 serves a community with a median household income of $63,889 and an estimated 10,515 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 82% 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

Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2'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.

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

About 1% of homes in Campbell 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 64% 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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.

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 $1,700 (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

Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 (EPA ID: TN0008295) is a community water system in Tennessee that serves approximately 162 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 37757 in Jacksboro.

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 Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 (TN0008295) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 serve?

Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 serves approximately 162 people across 1 ZIP code in Tennessee.

Where does Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 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
68
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: 162
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?
Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 serve?
Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 serves approximately 162 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2's water source?
Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2's service area?
The Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 service area has a median household income of $63,889. EPA EJScreen data classifies 82% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2 get its water?
Caryville-jacksboro Utilities #2'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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