Water System Report KY

Henderson Water Utility/south

EPA ID: KY0510510 ยท 54 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Henderson Water Utility/south (KY0510510): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA lists no violations for Henderson Water Utility/south, serving 54 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

54
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$108K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Henderson Water Utility/south Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$67,806
Median Household Income
3,703
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
75%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Henderson Water Utility/south have a median household income of $67,806 and about 3,703 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 75% 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

Henderson Water Utility/south'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
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. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Henderson Water Utility/south (EPA ID: KY0510510) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 54 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 42455 in Sebree.

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
0.001 mg/L No 2025-12-31

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 Henderson Water Utility/south (KY0510510) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henderson Water Utility/south water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Henderson Water Utility/south 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 Henderson Water Utility/south serve?

Henderson Water Utility/south serves approximately 54 people across 1 ZIP code in Kentucky.

Where does Henderson Water Utility/south get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Henderson Water Utility/south; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Henderson Water Utility/south serve? ▼
Henderson Water Utility/south serves approximately 54 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Henderson Water Utility/south's water source? ▼
Henderson Water Utility/south draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Henderson Water Utility/south's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). 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 Henderson Water Utility/south? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Henderson Water Utility/south have a median household income of $67,806 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 75% 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 Henderson Water Utility/south get its water? ▼
Henderson Water Utility/south'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.). Henderson Water Utility/south Water Quality Report, KY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0510510/
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