Water System Report KY

Whitley Company Water District 92 West

EPA ID: KY1183728 ยท 321 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Whitley Company Water District 92 West (KY1183728): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for Whitley Company Water District 92 West; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 321 residents it serves.

Data: EPA SDWIS

321
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$94K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Whitley Company Water District 92 West Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$41,772
Median Household Income
17,931
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
63%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Whitley Company Water District 92 West have a median household income of $41,772 and about 17,931 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 63% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Whitley Company Water District 92 West'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 6 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Kentucky

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5 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

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 $1,100 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Whitley Company Water District 92 West (EPA ID: KY1183728) is a community water system in Kentucky that serves approximately 321 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 40769 in Williamsburg.

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
Below the reporting limit No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Whitley Company Water District 92 West (KY1183728) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitley Company Water District 92 West water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Whitley Company Water District 92 West 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 Whitley Company Water District 92 West serve?

Whitley Company Water District 92 West serves approximately 321 people across 1 ZIP code in Kentucky.

Where does Whitley Company Water District 92 West get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Whitley Company Water District 92 West; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Whitley Company Water District 92 West serve? ▼
Whitley Company Water District 92 West serves approximately 321 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Whitley Company Water District 92 West's water source? ▼
Whitley Company Water District 92 West draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Whitley Company Water District 92 West's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Whitley Company Water District 92 West? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Whitley Company Water District 92 West have a median household income of $41,772 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 63% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Whitley Company Water District 92 West get its water? ▼
Whitley Company Water District 92 West'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Whitley Company Water District 92 West Water Report, KY. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ky1183728/
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