Kentucky American Water- Millersburg
EPA ID: KY0090287 · 1,366 people served · 40 ZIP codes
Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Kentucky American Water- Millersburg kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 1,366 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 6 (2023) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Kentucky American Water- Millersburg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Kentucky American Water- Millersburg serves a community with a median household income of $74,161 and an estimated 340,304 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
About 0% of homes in Bourbon County, Kentucky rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 83 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Kentucky
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
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 provides water to 40 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 39 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
This system serves 40 ZIP codes:
40361 · 40502 · 40503 · 40504 · 40505 40506 · 40507 · 40508 · 40509 · 40510 40511 · 40512 · 40513 · 40514 · 40515 40516 · 40517 · 40522 · 40523 · 40524 40526 · 40533 · 40536 · 40544 · 40546 40550 · 40555 · 40574 · 40575 · 40576 40577 · 40578 · 40579 · 40580 · 40581 40582 · 40583 · 40588 · 40591 · 40598
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Kentucky American Water- Millersburg (KY0090287) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kentucky American Water- Millersburg water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Kentucky American Water- Millersburg has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Kentucky American Water- Millersburg serve?
Kentucky American Water- Millersburg serves approximately 1,366 people across 40 ZIP codes in Kentucky.
Where does Kentucky American Water- Millersburg get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.