CUMBERLAND CO WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: KY0290271 · Burkesville, KY · Serves 7,099 people

Health Violations

CUMBERLAND CO WATER DISTRICT has 12 health-based violations out of 12 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
7,099
Total Violations
12
Health Violations
12
Source Type
Surface Water

CUMBERLAND CO WATER DISTRICT (PWSID KY0290271) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 7,099 people in Burkesville, KY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kentucky drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 12 total violations, with 12 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), E. coli, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2014–2023.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Kentucky state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
KY0290271
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Burkesville, KY
Population Served
7,099
Health Violations
Yes (12)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 8 8
E. coli 3 3
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 1

Violation History (12)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2023
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2023
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2014
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CUMBERLAND CO WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
CUMBERLAND CO WATER DISTRICT has 12 health-based violations out of 12 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does CUMBERLAND CO WATER DISTRICT serve?
CUMBERLAND CO WATER DISTRICT serves 7,099 people in Burkesville, KY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CUMBERLAND CO WATER DISTRICT have?
CUMBERLAND CO WATER DISTRICT has 12 total violations on record spanning 2014–2023. 12 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CUMBERLAND CO WATER DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), E. coli, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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