HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS

PWSID: KY0480178 · Harlan, KY · Serves 4,574 people

Health Violations

HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,574
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS (PWSID KY0480178) 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 4,574 people in Harlan, KY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kentucky drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2017–2017.

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)
KY0480178
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Harlan, KY
Population Served
4,574
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serve?
HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves 4,574 people in Harlan, KY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS have?
HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS has 1 total violation on record spanning 2017–2017. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

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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