Perry County Water & Sewer
EPA ID: KY0970484 · 2,642 people served · 10 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Perry County Water & Sewer (KY0970484): 1 violation on record since 2021. Every entry among the 1 violation in EPA records for Perry County Water & Sewer has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 2,642 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Perry County Water & Sewer Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - average Home Safety grade of mapped ZIPs: B
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Perry County Water & Sewer have a median household income of $43,352 and about 23,833 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 59% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Perry County Water & Sewer'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Perry County Water & Sewer (EPA ID: KY0970484) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 2,642 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (82/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 10 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
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2023-12-31 |
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
10 of 10 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 41701 - Hazard
- 41746 - Happy
- 41751 - Jeff
- 41759 - Sassafras
- 41760 - Scuddy
- 41773 - Vicco
- 41774 - Viper
- 41836 - Mallie
- 41843 - Pine Top
- 41847 - Redfox
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Perry County Water & Sewer (KY0970484) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Perry County Water & Sewer water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Perry County Water & Sewer; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Perry County Water & Sewer serve?
Perry County Water & Sewer serves approximately 2,642 people across 10 ZIP codes in Kentucky.
Where does Perry County Water & Sewer get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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