Water System Report KY

West Liberty Water Company

EPA ID: KY0880452 · 2,367 people served · 1 ZIP code

Across every monitored period in the past five years, West Liberty Water Company reported no EPA violations for its service population of 2,367.

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

2,367
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$114K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Liberty Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$47,773
Median Household Income
10,703
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The West Liberty Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $47,773 and an estimated 10,703 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.

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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

West Liberty Water Company'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Morgan 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kentucky

Greensburg Water Works
2,396 people
C 2 violations
0 violations
D 6 violations
Guthrie Water Works
2,421 people
B 1 violation
C 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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

West Liberty Water Company (EPA ID: KY0880452) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 2,367 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 41472 in West Liberty.

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 West Liberty Water Company (KY0880452) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Liberty Water Company water safe to drink?

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

How many people does West Liberty Water Company serve?

West Liberty Water Company serves approximately 2,367 people across 1 ZIP code in Kentucky.

Where does West Liberty Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

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

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
964
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,367
Reported to Kentucky

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

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
West Liberty Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does West Liberty Water Company serve?
West Liberty Water Company serves approximately 2,367 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is West Liberty Water Company's water source?
West Liberty Water Company draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of West Liberty Water Company's service area?
The West Liberty Water Company service area has a median household income of $47,773. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does West Liberty Water Company get its water?
West Liberty Water Company'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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