COLUMBUS WATER WORKS

PWSID: KY0530083 · Columbus, KY · Serves 300 people

Health Violations

COLUMBUS 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
300
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Groundwater

COLUMBUS WATER WORKS (PWSID KY0530083) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 300 people in Columbus, 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 Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2018–2018.

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)
KY0530083
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Columbus, KY
Population Served
300
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Apr 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COLUMBUS WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
COLUMBUS 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 groundwater water as its source.
How many people does COLUMBUS WATER WORKS serve?
COLUMBUS WATER WORKS serves 300 people in Columbus, KY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does COLUMBUS WATER WORKS have?
COLUMBUS WATER WORKS has 1 total violation on record spanning 2018–2018. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in COLUMBUS WATER WORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Fluoride.

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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