Southern Water & Sewer District
EPA ID: KY0360026 · 15,110 people served · 29 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Southern Water & Sewer District (KY0360026): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for Southern Water & Sewer District - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 15,110 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Southern Water & Sewer District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Southern Water & Sewer District serves a community with a median household income of $44,352 and an estimated 57,249 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Southern Water & Sewer 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Southern Water & Sewer District compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Fecal Coliform at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0800 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Southern Water & Sewer District (EPA ID: KY0360026) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 15,110 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 29 ZIP codes across 29 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 20, 2025 | Contaminant 0800 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Fecal Coliform | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 3 | Yes |
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0800 | Other Violation | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. 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 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 41501 - Pikeville
- 41601 - Allen
- 41603 - Banner
- 41604 - Beaver
- 41605 - Betsy Layne
- 41606 - Bevinsville
- 41615 - Dana
- 41616 - David
- 41619 - Drift
- 41622 - Eastern
- 41630 - Garrett
- 41631 - Grethel
- 41635 - Harold
- 41636 - Hi Hat
- 41640 - Hueysville
- 41642 - Ivel
- 41645 - Langley
- 41647 - Mc Dowell
- 41649 - Martin
- 41650 - Melvin
- 41651 - Minnie
- 41653 - Prestonsburg
- 41655 - Printer
- 41659 - Stanville
- 41660 - Teaberry
- 41663 - Tram
- 41666 - Wayland
- 41667 - Weeksbury
- 41669 - Wheelwright
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Southern Water & Sewer District (KY0360026) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southern Water & Sewer District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Southern Water & Sewer District serve?
Southern Water & Sewer District serves approximately 15,110 people across 29 ZIP codes in Kentucky.
Where does Southern Water & Sewer 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.
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Southern Water and Sewer District (KY): 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0360026/
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What You Can Do
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