Water System Report KY

Lebanon Water Works Company Inc.

EPA ID: KY0780241 · 7,642 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 7,642 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

7,642
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$165K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 1 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,764
Median Household Income
45,992
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $60,764 and an estimated 45,992 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Lebanon Water Works Company Inc.'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
23th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Marion County, Kentucky rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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 $1,600
Radon Mitigation $933
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,733

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

Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. (EPA ID: KY0780241) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 7,642 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. (KY0780241) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. serve?

Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. serves approximately 7,642 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. 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
232

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
461
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
3,058
Confirmed Non-Lead

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 7,642
Reported to Kentucky

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. serve?
Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. serves approximately 7,642 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Lebanon Water Works Company Inc.'s water source?
Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lebanon Water Works Company Inc.'s service area?
The Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. service area has a median household income of $60,764. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lebanon Water Works Company Inc. get its water?
Lebanon Water Works Company Inc.'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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