Water System Report KY

Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm

EPA ID: KY0420027 · 1,301 people served · 4 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 1,301 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

1,301
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$130K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,091
Median Household Income
28,316
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm serves a community with a median household income of $60,091 and an estimated 28,316 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?

Groundwater

Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
22th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Carlisle 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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,633
Total Estimated Cost $1,633

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

Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm (EPA ID: KY0420027) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 1,301 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

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

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm (KY0420027) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm serve?

Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm serves approximately 1,301 people across 4 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
445
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,301
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

Should I use a water filter?
Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm serve?
Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm serves approximately 1,301 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm's water source?
Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm's service area?
The Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm service area has a median household income of $60,091. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm get its water?
Graves Company Water District - Fancy Farm'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.
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