Meade County Water District
EPA ID: KY0820369 · 33,313 people served · 10 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Meade County Water District (KY0820369): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Meade County Water District has 1 violation still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 33,313 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Meade County Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Meade County Water District serves a community with a median household income of $70,271 and an estimated 45,568 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Meade County Water 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Meade County Water District 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
Similar-sized systems in Kentucky
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
Meade County Water District (EPA ID: KY0820369) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 33,313 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2021 | 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 | Yes |
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.
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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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.
- 40104 - Battletown
- 40108 - Brandenburg
- 40117 - Ekron
- 40142 - Guston
- 40146 - Irvington
- 40157 - Payneville
- 40161 - Rhodelia
- 40162 - Rineyville
- 40175 - Vine Grove
- 40176 - Webster
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Meade County Water District (KY0820369) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meade County Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Meade County Water District. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Meade County Water District serve?
Meade County Water District serves approximately 33,313 people across 10 ZIP codes in Kentucky.
Where does Meade County Water 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.
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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