Water System Report KY

Knott Company Water & Sewer District

EPA ID: KY0600062 ยท 7,056 people served ยท 22 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Knott Company Water & Sewer District (KY0600062): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Knott Company Water & Sewer District - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 7,056 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 83
Avg Safety Score
7,056
People Served
22
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$72K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Knott Company Water & Sewer District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$44,286
Median Household Income
42,159
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
87th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Knott Company Water & Sewer District serves a community with a median household income of $44,286 and an estimated 42,159 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Knott Company Water & Sewer District'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
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
12th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,509
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $27
Total Estimated Cost $1,936

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

Knott Company Water & Sewer District (EPA ID: KY0600062) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 7,056 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 22 ZIP codes across 22 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 22 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Knott Company Water & Sewer District (KY0600062) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knott Company Water & Sewer District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Knott Company Water & Sewer District 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 Knott Company Water & Sewer District serve?

Knott Company Water & Sewer District serves approximately 7,056 people across 22 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does Knott Company Water & Sewer District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
87

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Knott Company Water & Sewer District safe to drink?
Knott Company Water & Sewer District earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Knott Company Water & Sewer District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Knott Company Water & Sewer District serve?
Knott Company Water & Sewer District serves approximately 7,056 people with drinking water across 22 ZIP codes.
What is Knott Company Water & Sewer District's water source?
Knott Company Water & Sewer District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Knott Company Water & Sewer District's service area?
The Knott Company Water & Sewer District service area has a median household income of $44,286. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Knott Company Water & Sewer District get its water?
Knott Company Water & Sewer District'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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