Water Quality in Ripley, TN (38037)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38037.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 5 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are2 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 36% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,749

Population

5

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

Brownsville Water Department

Groundwater 12,845 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Lauderdale Co Water System

Groundwater 9,254 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.9 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Ripley Water System

Groundwater 8,030 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Halls Water System

Groundwater 5,306 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Gates Water Dept

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 670 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.87 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1.1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Ripley (38037) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 36th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

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