Water System Report KY

Wingo Water & Sewer Department

EPA ID: KY0420475 ยท 965 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Wingo Water & Sewer Department (KY0420475): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Wingo Water & Sewer Department's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric - no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 965 residents year after year.

Data: EPA SDWIS

965
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$102K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Wingo Water & Sewer Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,906
Median Household Income
8,009
Service Area Population
63%
Disadvantaged Population
77th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
74%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Wingo Water & Sewer Department serves a community with a median household income of $53,906 and an estimated 8,009 residents across its service area. Approximately 74% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 63% 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

Wingo Water & Sewer Department'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
67th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 67th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
13 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 81% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kentucky

Calhoun Water Works
966 people
8 violations
Brooksville Utility
977 people
0 violations
Trenton Water Works
950 people
0 violations
14 violations
5 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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

Wingo Water & Sewer Department (EPA ID: KY0420475) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 965 people from groundwater 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

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Wingo Water & Sewer Department (KY0420475) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wingo Water & Sewer Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Wingo Water & Sewer Department 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 Wingo Water & Sewer Department serve?

Wingo Water & Sewer Department serves approximately 965 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does Wingo Water & Sewer Department get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Wingo Water & Sewer Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Wingo Water & Sewer Department serve?
Wingo Water & Sewer Department serves approximately 965 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Wingo Water & Sewer Department's water source?
Wingo Water & Sewer Department draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Wingo Water & Sewer Department'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 Wingo Water & Sewer Department's service area?
The Wingo Water & Sewer Department service area has a median household income of $53,906. EPA EJScreen data classifies 63% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Wingo Water & Sewer Department get its water?
Wingo Water & Sewer Department'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Wingo Water and Sewer Department Water Quality Report, KY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0420475/
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