Water System Report KY

Graves Company Water District - Sedalia

EPA ID: KY0420534 ยท 371 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Graves Company Water District - Sedalia (KY0420534): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Graves Company Water District - Sedalia has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 371 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

371
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$199K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,520
Median Household Income
1,446
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Graves Company Water District - Sedalia serves a community with a median household income of $76,520 and an estimated 1,446 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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 - Sedalia'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
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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
14 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 80% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Lead Pipe Replacement $3,120
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $3,820

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 - Sedalia (EPA ID: KY0420534) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 371 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 42079 in Sedalia.

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
0.006 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 Graves Company Water District - Sedalia (KY0420534) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

Graves Company Water District - Sedalia serves approximately 371 people across 1 ZIP code in Kentucky.

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

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Graves Company Water District - Sedalia 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 - Sedalia serve?
Graves Company Water District - Sedalia serves approximately 371 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Graves Company Water District - Sedalia's water source?
Graves Company Water District - Sedalia draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Graves Company Water District - Sedalia's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Graves Company Water District - Sedalia's service area?
The Graves Company Water District - Sedalia service area has a median household income of $76,520. 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 - Sedalia get its water?
Graves Company Water District - Sedalia'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.). Graves Company Water District - Sedalia Water Report, KY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0420534/
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