Water System Report KY

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

1,366
People Served
40
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

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

$74,161
Median Household Income
340,304
Service Area Population
29%
Disadvantaged Population
42th
Poverty Percentile
41th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

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?

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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 65% 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. 83 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $588
PFAS Treatment $203
Water Filtration $8
Total Estimated Cost $1,998

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 $1,998 (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

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

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
362
Unknown Material
13
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,366
Reported to Kentucky

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Kentucky American Water- Millersburg meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kentucky American Water- Millersburg serve?
Kentucky American Water- Millersburg serves approximately 1,366 people with drinking water across 40 ZIP codes.
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.
What is the demographic profile of Kentucky American Water- Millersburg's service area?
The Kentucky American Water- Millersburg service area has a median household income of $74,161. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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