Water Quality in Elizabethton, TN (37687)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 37687.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 23 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 81% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

4,493

Population

22

Water Systems

24

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)

Elizabethton Water Dept

Purchased surface water 32,490 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Sycamore Shoals State Park

Groundwater 20,000 people served
0 violations

First U.D. Of Carter County

1 health-based
Groundwater under influence of surface water 9,143 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Roan Mountain Utility District

All resolved
Groundwater 1,226 people served
23 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

O K Shell

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

King Of The Road Restaurant

Groundwater 175 people served
0 violations

Shell Spring

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

James Water System

Groundwater 126 people served
0 violations

Roan Mtn St Pk-Cabins

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Roan Mtn St Pk-Pool

Groundwater 93 people served
0 violations

Roan Mtn St Pk-Cmpg-Well #3

Groundwater 84 people served
0 violations

Whiteway Grill

Groundwater 54 people served
0 violations

Cove Creek Campground #2

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Roan Mtn St Pk-Cmpg Check In

Groundwater 37 people served
0 violations

Roan Mtn St Pk-Cmpg-Well #5

Groundwater 37 people served
0 violations

Sugar Hollow Rv Park

Groundwater 34 people served
0 violations

Cove Creek Campground #1

Groundwater 26 people served
0 violations

Roan Mtn St Pk-Maintenance

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Victory Baptist Church

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Roan Mtn St Pk-Visitor Center

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Vick'S Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Mom'S Cafe

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
p-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
DICHLOROMETHANEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TolueneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloropropaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TetrachloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,1-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
o-DichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2,4-TrichlorobenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
EthylbenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
BenzeneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,2-DichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
CHLOROBENZENEMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Xylenes, TotalMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
cis-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Vinyl chlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
StyreneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Carbon tetrachlorideMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
1,1,2-TrichloroethaneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
trans-1,2-DichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
TrichloroethyleneMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Elizabethton (37687) has more violations than 81% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 24.

Fewer violations 81th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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