Water System Report KY

New Haven Municipal Water Works

EPA ID: KY0900312 · 1,357 people served · 3 ZIP codes

New Haven Municipal Water Works carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 1,357 residents.

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

1,357
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$177K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2022) to 5 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for New Haven Municipal Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,008
Median Household Income
15,693
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The New Haven Municipal Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $70,008 and an estimated 15,693 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

New Haven Municipal Water Works'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
27th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Nelson 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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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 $667
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,367

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

New Haven Municipal Water Works (EPA ID: KY0900312) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 1,357 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for New Haven Municipal Water Works (KY0900312) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Haven Municipal Water Works water safe to drink?

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

How many people does New Haven Municipal Water Works serve?

New Haven Municipal Water Works serves approximately 1,357 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does New Haven Municipal Water Works 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
311
Unknown Material
314
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: 1,357
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?
New Haven Municipal Water Works meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does New Haven Municipal Water Works serve?
New Haven Municipal Water Works serves approximately 1,357 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is New Haven Municipal Water Works's water source?
New Haven Municipal Water Works draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of New Haven Municipal Water Works's service area?
The New Haven Municipal Water Works service area has a median household income of $70,008. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does New Haven Municipal Water Works get its water?
New Haven Municipal Water Works'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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