Cave Run Regional Wt Commission
EPA ID: KY0831010 · 25 people served · 6 ZIP codes
Over five tracked years, Cave Run Regional Wt Commission has stayed completely violation-free for its 25 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2022) to 4 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Cave Run Regional Wt Commission Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade B
Service Area Demographics
The Cave Run Regional Wt Commission serves a community with a median household income of $44,695 and an estimated 10,024 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 89% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
About 1% of homes in Menifee 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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.
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
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 6 ZIP codes across 6 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: B (72/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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: 5 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
- 40316 — Denniston
- 40322 — Frenchburg
- 40346 — Means
- 40371 — Salt Lick
- 40387 — Wellington
- 41425 — Ezel
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Cave Run Regional Wt Commission (KY0831010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cave Run Regional Wt Commission water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Cave Run Regional Wt Commission has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Cave Run Regional Wt Commission serve?
Cave Run Regional Wt Commission serves approximately 25 people across 6 ZIP codes in Kentucky.
Where does Cave Run Regional Wt Commission get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: Cave Run Regional Wt Commission Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Treatment regime
How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.
Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Cave Run Regional Wt Commission Consumer Confidence Report.
Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.