CALHOUN WATER WORKS

PWSID: KY0750055 · Calhoun, KY · Serves 966 people

Health Violations

CALHOUN WATER WORKS has 33 health-based violations out of 33 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
966
Total Violations
33
Health Violations
33
Source Type
Surface Water

CALHOUN WATER WORKS (PWSID KY0750055) 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 966 people in Calhoun, KY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kentucky drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 33 total violations, with 33 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2016–2023.

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)
KY0750055
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Calhoun, KY
Population Served
966
Health Violations
Yes (33)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 29 29
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 4 4

Violation History (33)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2021
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2017
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CALHOUN WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
CALHOUN WATER WORKS has 33 health-based violations out of 33 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 CALHOUN WATER WORKS serve?
CALHOUN WATER WORKS serves 966 people in Calhoun, KY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CALHOUN WATER WORKS have?
CALHOUN WATER WORKS has 33 total violations on record spanning 2016–2023. 33 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CALHOUN WATER WORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), 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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