TOMPKINSVILLE WATER WORKS

PWSID: KY0860426 · Tompkinsville, KY · Serves 2,404 people

Health Violations

TOMPKINSVILLE WATER WORKS has 15 health-based violations out of 15 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,404
Total Violations
15
Health Violations
15
Source Type
Surface Water

TOMPKINSVILLE WATER WORKS (PWSID KY0860426) 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 2,404 people in Tompkinsville, KY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kentucky drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 15 total violations, with 15 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Turbidity. Recorded violations span 2015–2022.

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)
KY0860426
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Tompkinsville, KY
Population Served
2,404
Health Violations
Yes (15)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 11 11
Turbidity 4 4

Violation History (15)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Turbidity Yes Aug 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2021
Turbidity Yes Nov 1, 2017
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2016
Turbidity Yes Nov 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOMPKINSVILLE WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
TOMPKINSVILLE WATER WORKS has 15 health-based violations out of 15 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 TOMPKINSVILLE WATER WORKS serve?
TOMPKINSVILLE WATER WORKS serves 2,404 people in Tompkinsville, KY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TOMPKINSVILLE WATER WORKS have?
TOMPKINSVILLE WATER WORKS has 15 total violations on record spanning 2015–2022. 15 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TOMPKINSVILLE WATER WORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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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