WESTERN PULASKI CO WATER DISTRICT

PWSID: KY1000363 · Somerset, KY · Serves 23,264 people

Health Violations

WESTERN PULASKI CO WATER DISTRICT has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
23,264
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

WESTERN PULASKI CO WATER DISTRICT (PWSID KY1000363) 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 23,264 people in Somerset, KY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kentucky drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2018–2018.

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)
KY1000363
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Somerset, KY
Population Served
23,264
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WESTERN PULASKI CO WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
WESTERN PULASKI CO WATER DISTRICT has 1 health-based violation out of 1 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 WESTERN PULASKI CO WATER DISTRICT serve?
WESTERN PULASKI CO WATER DISTRICT serves 23,264 people in Somerset, KY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WESTERN PULASKI CO WATER DISTRICT have?
WESTERN PULASKI CO WATER DISTRICT has 1 total violation on record spanning 2018–2018. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WESTERN PULASKI CO WATER DISTRICT water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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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