Water System Report KY

Beech Fork Water Commission

EPA ID: KY0990281 · 25 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Beech Fork Water Commission stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 25 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

25
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$141K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Beech Fork Water Commission Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$39,306
Median Household Income
13,099
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Beech Fork Water Commission serves a community with a median household income of $39,306 and an estimated 13,099 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% 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

Beech Fork Water Commission'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 3% of homes in Powell 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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Beech Fork Water Commission (EPA ID: KY0990281) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 25 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Beech Fork Water Commission (KY0990281) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beech Fork Water Commission water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Beech Fork Water Commission serve?

Beech Fork Water Commission serves approximately 25 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does Beech Fork Water Commission 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
3
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
Population served: 25
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?
Beech Fork Water Commission meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Beech Fork Water Commission serve?
Beech Fork Water Commission serves approximately 25 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Beech Fork Water Commission's water source?
Beech Fork Water Commission draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Beech Fork Water Commission's service area?
The Beech Fork Water Commission service area has a median household income of $39,306. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Beech Fork Water Commission get its water?
Beech Fork Water Commission'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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