Water System Report KY

E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc.

EPA ID: KY0300109 ยท 11,997 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. (KY0300109): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. has stayed completely violation-free for its 11,997 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 66
Avg Safety Score
11,997
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00361 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$133K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$63,010
Median Household Income
70,203
Service Area Population
35%
Disadvantaged Population
61th
Poverty Percentile
71th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $63,010 and an estimated 70,203 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc.'s water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
57th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
46th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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. 9 detections recorded. 9 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 9 exceed 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.
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 PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $67
Total Estimated Cost $2,267

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 $2,267 (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

E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. (EPA ID: KY0300109) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 11,997 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (66/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 4 of 9 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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
0.00361 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 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. (KY0300109) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. 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 E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. serve?

E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. serves approximately 11,997 people across 9 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
58
Detections
1
Latest sample
3/14/2023
Highest analyte
PFOA: 5 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFOA 5 ppt 10 ppt Above 2029 federal MCL

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

Is water from E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. safe to drink?
E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. serve?
E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. serves approximately 11,997 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc.'s water source?
E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00361 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc.'s service area?
The E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. service area has a median household income of $63,010. EPA EJScreen data classifies 35% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc. get its water?
E Daviess Company Water Assoc Inc.'s water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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