Nortonville Water Works
EPA ID: KY0540328 · 2,611 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Nortonville Water Works (KY0540328): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Nortonville Water Works has supplied tap water to 2,611 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Nortonville Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Nortonville Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $51,364 and an estimated 5,145 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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?
Nortonville Water Works'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
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
Nortonville Water Works (EPA ID: KY0540328) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 2,611 people from groundwater 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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 Nortonville Water Works (KY0540328) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nortonville Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Nortonville Water Works 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 Nortonville Water Works serve?
Nortonville Water Works serves approximately 2,611 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kentucky.
Where does Nortonville Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Nortonville Water Works Water Quality Report, KY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0540328/
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