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Boone-florence Water Commission

EPA ID: KY0081013 ยท 25 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Boone-florence Water Commission (KY0081013): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Boone-florence Water Commission shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 25 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

25
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$211K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Boone-florence Water Commission Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$75,582
Median Household Income
55,880
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Boone-florence Water Commission serves a community with a median household income of $75,582 and an estimated 55,880 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Boone-florence Water Commission'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $2,100 (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

Boone-florence Water Commission (EPA ID: KY0081013) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 25 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 41042 in Florence.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by KY or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Boone-florence Water Commission (KY0081013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boone-florence Water Commission water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Boone-florence Water Commission in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Boone-florence Water Commission serve?

Boone-florence Water Commission serves approximately 25 people across 1 ZIP code in Kentucky.

Where does Boone-florence Water Commission get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Boone-florence Water Commission meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Boone-florence Water Commission serve?
Boone-florence Water Commission serves approximately 25 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Boone-florence Water Commission's water source?
Boone-florence Water Commission draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Boone-florence Water Commission's service area?
The Boone-florence Water Commission service area has a median household income of $75,582. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Boone-florence Water Commission get its water?
Boone-florence Water Commission'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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