Water System Report KY

East Clark Company Water District

EPA ID: KY0250981 ยท 7,366 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for East Clark Company Water District (KY0250981): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - East Clark Company Water District has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 7,366.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,366
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$197K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Clark Company Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$67,910
Median Household Income
36,729
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Clark Company Water District serves a community with a median household income of $67,910 and an estimated 36,729 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

East Clark Company Water District'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 53% 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. 5 detections recorded.

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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $3,500

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 $3,500 (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

East Clark Company Water District (EPA ID: KY0250981) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 7,366 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 40391 in Winchester.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for East Clark Company Water District (KY0250981) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Clark Company Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for East Clark Company Water District 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 East Clark Company Water District serve?

East Clark Company Water District serves approximately 7,366 people across 1 ZIP code in Kentucky.

Where does East Clark Company Water District 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.

Samples collected
232

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
East Clark Company Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does East Clark Company Water District serve?
East Clark Company Water District serves approximately 7,366 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is East Clark Company Water District's water source?
East Clark Company Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of East Clark Company Water District's service area?
The East Clark Company Water District service area has a median household income of $67,910. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does East Clark Company Water District get its water?
East Clark Company Water District'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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