Elkhorn City Water Department
EPA ID: KY0980120 · 1,723 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Elkhorn City Water Department (KY0980120): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Searching the federal compliance records for Elkhorn City Water Department turns up no EPA violations in any contaminant category the file covers; the utility's service area includes approximately 1,723 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Elkhorn City Water Department 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 Elkhorn City Water Department have a median household income of $41,010 and about 5,504 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 89% 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?
Elkhorn City Water Department'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Infrastructure Risk
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
Elkhorn City Water Department (EPA ID: KY0980120) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 1,723 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (77/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 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
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
3 of 3 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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Elkhorn City Water Department (KY0980120) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elkhorn City Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Elkhorn City Water Department 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 Elkhorn City Water Department serve?
Elkhorn City Water Department serves approximately 1,723 people across 3 ZIP codes in Kentucky.
Where does Elkhorn City Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Elkhorn City Water Department Water Quality Report, KY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky0980120/
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