MONROE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: KY0860150 · Tompkinville, Ky, KY · Serves 9,608 people

Health Violations

MONROE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT has 5 health-based violations out of 5 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
9,608
Total Violations
5
Health Violations
5
Source Type
Surface Water

MONROE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (PWSID KY0860150) 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 9,608 people in Tompkinville, Ky, KY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kentucky drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 5 total violations, with 5 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), E. coli. Recorded violations span 2017–2022.

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)
KY0860150
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Tompkinville, Ky, KY
Population Served
9,608
Health Violations
Yes (5)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 3 3
E. coli 2 2

Violation History (5)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2022
E. coli Yes Jun 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2017
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2017
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MONROE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
MONROE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT has 5 health-based violations out of 5 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 MONROE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serve?
MONROE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves 9,608 people in Tompkinville, Ky, KY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MONROE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT have?
MONROE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT has 5 total violations on record spanning 2017–2022. 5 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MONROE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), E. coli.

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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