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Wheelwright Utility Commission

EPA ID: KY0360463 · 834 people served · 14 ZIP codes

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 Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 63
Avg Safety Score
834
People Served
14
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$68K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$45,500
Median Household Income
9,352
Service Area Population
98%
Disadvantaged Population
82th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wheelwright Utility Commission serves a community with a median household income of $45,500 and an estimated 9,352 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 98% 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?

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
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Pike County, Kentucky rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Benham Water Plant
855 people
B 4 violations
Village of Buckhorn
875 people
C 2 violations
0 violations
C 4 violations
C 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,414
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,814

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 14 ZIP codes across 14 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
41669 0.003 mg/L No N/A

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: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 11 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

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?

Based on EPA records, Wheelwright Utility Commission has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Wheelwright Utility Commission serve?

Wheelwright Utility Commission serves approximately 834 people across 14 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does Wheelwright Utility Commission get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
441
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 834
Reported to Kentucky

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Wheelwright Utility Commission safe to drink?
Wheelwright Utility Commission 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?
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 14 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 $45,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 98% 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.

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