MUHLENBERG CO WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: KY0890302 · Greenville, KY · Serves 16,845 people

Health Violations

MUHLENBERG CO WATER DISTRICT has 13 health-based violations out of 13 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
16,845
Total Violations
13
Health Violations
13
Source Type
Surface Water

MUHLENBERG CO WATER DISTRICT (PWSID KY0890302) 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 16,845 people in Greenville, KY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kentucky drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 13 total violations, with 13 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2016–2022.

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)
KY0890302
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Greenville, KY
Population Served
16,845
Health Violations
Yes (13)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 12 12
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 1

Violation History (13)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2022
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2020
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2017
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2017
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2016
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MUHLENBERG CO WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
MUHLENBERG CO WATER DISTRICT has 13 health-based violations out of 13 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 MUHLENBERG CO WATER DISTRICT serve?
MUHLENBERG CO WATER DISTRICT serves 16,845 people in Greenville, KY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MUHLENBERG CO WATER DISTRICT have?
MUHLENBERG CO WATER DISTRICT has 13 total violations on record spanning 2016–2022. 13 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MUHLENBERG CO WATER DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

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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