Water System Report KY

Adairville Water Works

EPA ID: KY0710001 ยท 787 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Adairville Water Works (KY0710001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Adairville Water Works earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring - no violations in five years across a service area of 787 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

787
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$136K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Adairville Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,375
Median Household Income
1,736
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Adairville Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $64,375 and an estimated 1,736 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Adairville 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

64 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
1 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 98% 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
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,200

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

Adairville Water Works (EPA ID: KY0710001) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 787 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 42202 in Adairville.

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
0.003 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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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 Adairville Water Works (KY0710001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adairville Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Adairville 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 Adairville Water Works serve?

Adairville Water Works serves approximately 787 people across 1 ZIP code in Kentucky.

Where does Adairville Water Works 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

Should I use a water filter?
Adairville Water Works meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Adairville Water Works serve?
Adairville Water Works serves approximately 787 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Adairville Water Works's water source?
Adairville Water Works draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Adairville Water Works's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Adairville Water Works's service area?
The Adairville Water Works service area has a median household income of $64,375. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Adairville Water Works get its water?
Adairville 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Adairville Water Works Water Quality Report, KY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0710001/
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