Water System Report KY

Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North

EPA ID: KY0960348 ยท 1,485 people served ยท 8 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North (KY0960348): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 1,485 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
1,485
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$201K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$76,390
Median Household Income
48,699
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
56th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North serves a community with a median household income of $76,390 and an estimated 48,699 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: 44% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North'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
54th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
24th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 51 detections recorded. 9 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 7 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.004 ppt, PFOS: 0.004 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,513
Radon Mitigation $900
PFAS Treatment $563
Total Estimated Cost $2,975

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

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 $2,975 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North (EPA ID: KY0960348) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 1,485 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 8 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 8 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North (KY0960348) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North 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 Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North serve?

Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North serves approximately 1,485 people across 8 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North safe to drink?
Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North serve?
Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North serves approximately 1,485 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North's water source?
Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North's service area?
The Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North service area has a median household income of $76,390. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North get its water?
Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North Water Report, KY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0960348/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Pendleton Company Water District #1 / North (EPA ID: KY0960348) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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