Water System Report KY

Wheelwright Utility Commission

EPA ID: KY0360463 ยท 834 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wheelwright Utility Commission (KY0360463): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Wheelwright Utility Commission has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 834 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

834
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$67K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wheelwright Utility Commission Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$23,871
Median Household Income
1,251
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wheelwright Utility Commission serves a community with a median household income of $23,871 and an estimated 1,251 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Wheelwright Utility Commission'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,400
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Wheelwright Utility Commission (EPA ID: KY0360463) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 834 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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
0.003 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.

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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 Wheelwright Utility Commission (KY0360463) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheelwright Utility Commission water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Wheelwright Utility Commission 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 Wheelwright Utility Commission serve?

Wheelwright Utility Commission serves approximately 834 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does Wheelwright Utility Commission get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Wheelwright Utility Commission meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wheelwright Utility Commission serve?
Wheelwright Utility Commission serves approximately 834 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Wheelwright Utility Commission's water source?
Wheelwright Utility Commission draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wheelwright Utility Commission's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Wheelwright Utility Commission's service area?
The Wheelwright Utility Commission service area has a median household income of $23,871. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wheelwright Utility Commission get its water?
Wheelwright Utility Commission'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.

How to cite this page

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