Water System Report KY

Kentucky American Water- Millersburg

EPA ID: KY0090287 ยท 1,366 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Kentucky American Water- Millersburg (KY0090287): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Across the reporting cycles included in federal data, Kentucky American Water- Millersburg has no EPA violation entries - the file covers a service population of approximately 1,366 residents and says nothing about individual household plumbing.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,366
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$217K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kentucky American Water- Millersburg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$57,074
Median Household Income
18,422
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Kentucky American Water- Millersburg have a median household income of $57,074 and about 18,422 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Kentucky American Water- Millersburg'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 8 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kentucky

2 violations
6 violations
Mckee Water Works
1,331 people
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0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

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 $1,200 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Kentucky American Water- Millersburg (EPA ID: KY0090287) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 1,366 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 40361 in Paris.

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No 2024-12-31

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Kentucky American Water- Millersburg (KY0090287) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kentucky American Water- Millersburg water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Kentucky American Water- Millersburg 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 Kentucky American Water- Millersburg serve?

Kentucky American Water- Millersburg serves approximately 1,366 people across 1 ZIP code in Kentucky.

Where does Kentucky American Water- Millersburg get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Kentucky American Water- Millersburg; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Kentucky American Water- Millersburg serve? ▼
Kentucky American Water- Millersburg serves approximately 1,366 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Kentucky American Water- Millersburg's water source? ▼
Kentucky American Water- Millersburg draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Kentucky American Water- Millersburg's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Kentucky American Water- Millersburg? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Kentucky American Water- Millersburg have a median household income of $57,074 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 50% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kentucky American Water- Millersburg get its water? ▼
Kentucky American Water- Millersburg'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Kentucky American Water- Millersburg Water Report, KY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0090287/
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  title  = {{Kentucky American Water- Millersburg Water Report, KY}},
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