Morgantown Water System
EPA ID: KY0160294 · 2,628 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Morgantown Water System (KY0160294): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Every entry among the 1 violation in EPA records for Morgantown Water System has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 2,628 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Morgantown Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Morgantown Water System have a median household income of $49,219 and about 9,725 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 80% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Morgantown Water System'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 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. 1 detection recorded.
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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
Morgantown Water System (EPA ID: KY0160294) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 2,628 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 42261 in Morgantown.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique | 1 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 42261 - Morgantown
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Morgantown Water System (KY0160294) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morgantown Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Morgantown Water System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Morgantown Water System serve?
Morgantown Water System serves approximately 2,628 people across 1 ZIP code in Kentucky.
Where does Morgantown Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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