Water System Report KY

Trenton Water Works

EPA ID: KY1100428 ยท 950 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Trenton Water Works (KY1100428): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Trenton Water Works posted zero EPA violations serving 950 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

950
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$171K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Trenton Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,223
Median Household Income
4,442
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Trenton Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $61,223 and an estimated 4,442 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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

Trenton 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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $550

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

Trenton Water Works (EPA ID: KY1100428) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 950 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Trenton Water Works (KY1100428) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trenton Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Trenton Water Works 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 Trenton Water Works serve?

Trenton Water Works serves approximately 950 people across 2 ZIP codes in Kentucky.

Where does Trenton Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Trenton 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 Trenton Water Works serve?
Trenton Water Works serves approximately 950 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Trenton Water Works's water source?
Trenton 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 Trenton Water Works's service area?
The Trenton Water Works service area has a median household income of $61,223. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Trenton Water Works get its water?
Trenton 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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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Trenton Water Works Water Quality Report, KY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky1100428/
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