Water System Report KY

Graves Company Water District - Hardeman

EPA ID: KY0420172 ยท 1,006 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Graves Company Water District - Hardeman (KY0420172): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for Graves Company Water District - Hardeman: clean, five years, 1,006 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,006
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$175K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$71,333
Median Household Income
6,923
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Graves Company Water District - Hardeman serves a community with a median household income of $71,333 and an estimated 6,923 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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

Graves Company Water District - Hardeman'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 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†’

Comparable Water Systems

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1,040 people
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966 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,075
PFAS Treatment $150
Radon Mitigation $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,325

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 $1,325 (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

Graves Company Water District - Hardeman (EPA ID: KY0420172) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 1,006 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 - Hardeman (KY0420172) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Graves Company Water District - Hardeman water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Graves Company Water District - Hardeman 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 Graves Company Water District - Hardeman serve?

Graves Company Water District - Hardeman serves approximately 1,006 people across 4 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does Graves Company Water District - Hardeman get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Graves Company Water District - Hardeman 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 - Hardeman serve?
Graves Company Water District - Hardeman serves approximately 1,006 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Graves Company Water District - Hardeman's water source?
Graves Company Water District - Hardeman 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 - Hardeman's service area?
The Graves Company Water District - Hardeman service area has a median household income of $71,333. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Graves Company Water District - Hardeman get its water?
Graves Company Water District - Hardeman'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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