Water Quality in Sparta, TN (38579)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 38579.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 4 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There is1 monitoring/reporting violation (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 29% of US ZIP codes.

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

1,475

Population

4

Water Systems

1

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (4)

Sparta Water System

Surface water 10,899 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

O'Connor Utility District

All resolved
Purchased surface water 10,025 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Dewhite Utility District

Purchased surface water 8,219 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Quebeck Walling U.D.

Purchased surface water 5,349 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Contaminants Found

Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Sparta (38579) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 1, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 29th 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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