Horse Cave Water System
EPA ID: KY0500476 · 2,744 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Horse Cave Water System (KY0500476): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Horse Cave Water System - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 2,744 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Horse Cave Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Horse Cave Water System serves a community with a median household income of $46,202 and an estimated 18,221 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: 100% 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?
Horse Cave Water System'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Kentucky
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Horse Cave Water System (EPA ID: KY0500476) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 2,744 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00413 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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Horse Cave Water System (KY0500476) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Horse Cave Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Horse Cave Water System 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 Horse Cave Water System serve?
Horse Cave Water System serves approximately 2,744 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kentucky.
Where does Horse Cave Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Horse Cave Water System Water Quality Report, KY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0500476/
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