OHIO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: KY0920332 · Hartford, KY · Serves 16,511 people

Health Violations

OHIO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 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
16,511
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

OHIO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT (PWSID KY0920332) 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 16,511 people in Hartford, 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). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2015–2021.

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)
KY0920332
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Hartford, KY
Population Served
16,511
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 2
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2021
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OHIO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
OHIO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 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 OHIO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serve?
OHIO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves 16,511 people in Hartford, KY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does OHIO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT have?
OHIO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT has 3 total violations on record spanning 2015–2021. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in OHIO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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