WHITESBURG WATER WORKS

PWSID: KY0670466 · Whitesburg, KY · Serves 3,861 people

Health Violations

WHITESBURG WATER WORKS has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
3,861
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

WHITESBURG WATER WORKS (PWSID KY0670466) 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 3,861 people in Whitesburg, KY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kentucky drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Turbidity. Recorded violations span 2025–2025.

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)
KY0670466
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Whitesburg, KY
Population Served
3,861
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Turbidity 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2025
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2025
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WHITESBURG WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
WHITESBURG WATER WORKS has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 WHITESBURG WATER WORKS serve?
WHITESBURG WATER WORKS serves 3,861 people in Whitesburg, KY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WHITESBURG WATER WORKS have?
WHITESBURG WATER WORKS has 3 total violations on record spanning 2025–2025. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WHITESBURG WATER WORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Turbidity.

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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