Water System Report KY

Cave Run Regional Wt Commission

EPA ID: KY0831010 ยท 25 people served ยท 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cave Run Regional Wt Commission (KY0831010): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal monitoring records show zero violations at Cave Run Regional Wt Commission for the reporting cycles they cover, at a utility serving approximately 25 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

25
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$111K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cave Run Regional Wt Commission Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$44,720
Median Household Income
8,878
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
87%
Disadvantaged Population
72th
Poverty Percentile
84th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Cave Run Regional Wt Commission have a median household income of $44,720 and about 8,878 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 87% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Cave Run Regional Wt Commission'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
22th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 3 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $540
PFAS Treatment $300
Total Estimated Cost $840

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $840 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Cave Run Regional Wt Commission (EPA ID: KY0831010) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 25 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

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

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Cave Run Regional Wt Commission (KY0831010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cave Run Regional Wt Commission water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Cave Run Regional Wt Commission 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 Cave Run Regional Wt Commission serve?

Cave Run Regional Wt Commission serves approximately 25 people across 5 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does Cave Run Regional Wt Commission get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Cave Run Regional Wt Commission; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Cave Run Regional Wt Commission serve? ▼
Cave Run Regional Wt Commission serves approximately 25 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Cave Run Regional Wt Commission's water source? ▼
Cave Run Regional Wt Commission draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Cave Run Regional Wt Commission? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Cave Run Regional Wt Commission have a median household income of $44,720 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 87% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Cave Run Regional Wt Commission get its water? ▼
Cave Run Regional Wt Commission'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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cave Run Regional Wt Commission Water Quality Report, KY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0831010/
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