Historical Compliance Records KY

Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge

EPA ID: KY0480461 ยท 740 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge (KY0480461): 6 violations on record since 2021. Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge's EPA record lists 6 historical violations, and none is listed as open in that record; the utility supplies water to 740 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

740
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2024-12-31)
4
Contaminants Flagged
$87K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$33,077
Median Household Income
5,009
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge have a median household income of $33,077 and about 5,009 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge (EPA ID: KY0480461) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 740 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
November 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2022 TTHM Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
TTHM Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge (KY0480461) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge serve?

Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge serves approximately 740 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 6 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge serve? ▼
Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge serves approximately 740 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge's water source? ▼
Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0 mg/L (sample period ending 2024-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge have a median household income of $33,077 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge get its water? ▼
Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge (KY): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0480461/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge (KY): 6 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0480461/}
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Black Mtn Utility/sukey Ridge (EPA ID: KY0480461) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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