Danville City Water Works
EPA ID: KY0110097 · 32,600 people served · 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Danville City Water Works (KY0110097): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at Danville City Water Works shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 32,600 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Danville City Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Danville City Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $60,926 and an estimated 58,816 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 35% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Danville City Water Works'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 21 detections recorded.
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
Danville City Water Works (EPA ID: KY0110097) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 32,600 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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: 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.
- 40328 - Gravel Switch
- 40422 - Danville
- 40440 - Junction City
- 40444 - Lancaster
- 40464 - Parksville
- 40468 - Perryville
- 40484 - Stanford
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Danville City Water Works (KY0110097) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Danville City Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Danville City Water Works 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 Danville City Water Works serve?
Danville City Water Works serves approximately 32,600 people across 7 ZIP codes in Kentucky.
Where does Danville City Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Danville City Water Works, KY: Serves 33K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0110097/
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