Center Ridge Water District #3
EPA ID: KY0180502 · 208 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Center Ridge Water District #3 (KY0180502): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 2 violations at Center Ridge Water District #3, whose service population is approximately 208 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Center Ridge Water District #3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Center Ridge Water District #3 have a median household income of $39,226 and about 1,085 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 40% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 44% 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?
Center Ridge Water District #3's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Center Ridge Water District #3 (EPA ID: KY0180502) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 208 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 42076 in New Concord.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Treatment Technique | 1 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0044 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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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.
- 42076 - New Concord
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Center Ridge Water District #3 (KY0180502) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Center Ridge Water District #3 water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Center Ridge Water District #3. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Center Ridge Water District #3 serve?
Center Ridge Water District #3 serves approximately 208 people across 1 ZIP code in Kentucky.
Where does Center Ridge Water District #3 get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
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