Historical Compliance Records KY 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Salyersville Municipal Water

EPA ID: KY0770566 ยท 3,029 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Salyersville Municipal Water (KY0770566): 4 past health-based violations, since resolved. Federal water data for Salyersville Municipal Water logs 6 historical violations - all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 3,029 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,029
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$94K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Salyersville Municipal Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$34,012
Median Household Income
10,539
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Salyersville Municipal Water serves a community with a median household income of $34,012 and an estimated 10,539 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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

Salyersville Municipal Water'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Salyersville Municipal Water compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Fecal Coliform at 6 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kentucky

3 violations
6 violations
0 violations
Lewisburg Water Works
3,119 people
16 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Salyersville Municipal Water (EPA ID: KY0770566) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 3,029 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 41465 in Salyersville.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 6 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 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
December 1, 2024 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2022 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2022 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2022 Fecal Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Fecal Coliform Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Fecal Coliform Microbiological 6 Yes

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.

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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 Salyersville Municipal Water (KY0770566) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salyersville Municipal Water water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Salyersville Municipal Water; its 6 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Salyersville Municipal Water serve?

Salyersville Municipal Water serves approximately 3,029 people across 1 ZIP code in Kentucky.

Where does Salyersville Municipal Water get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Salyersville Municipal Water's water?
Detected contaminants include Fecal Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Salyersville Municipal Water serve?
Salyersville Municipal Water serves approximately 3,029 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Salyersville Municipal Water's water source?
Salyersville Municipal Water draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Salyersville Municipal Water's service area?
The Salyersville Municipal Water service area has a median household income of $34,012. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Salyersville Municipal Water get its water?
Salyersville Municipal Water'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 exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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