Hindman Mun Water Works
EPA ID: KY0600198 · 1,883 people served · 12 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hindman Mun Water Works (KY0600198): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Hindman Mun Water Works recorded 3 EPA violations over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 1,883 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hindman Mun Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Hindman Mun Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $39,901 and an estimated 10,012 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hindman Mun Water Works'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
Detected Contaminants
How Hindman Mun Water Works compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Hindman Mun Water Works (EPA ID: KY0600198) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 1,883 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 12 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report 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 Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 3 | No |
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.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 41640 - Hueysville
- 41759 - Sassafras
- 41772 - Vest
- 41773 - Vicco
- 41817 - Garner
- 41822 - Hindman
- 41831 - Leburn
- 41836 - Mallie
- 41839 - Mousie
- 41843 - Pine Top
- 41844 - Pippa Passes
- 41847 - Redfox
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hindman Mun Water Works (KY0600198) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hindman Mun Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hindman Mun Water Works; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Hindman Mun Water Works serve?
Hindman Mun Water Works serves approximately 1,883 people across 12 ZIP codes in Kentucky.
Where does Hindman Mun Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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