MORGANFIELD WATER WORKS

PWSID: KY1130293 · Morganfield, KY · Serves 5,170 people

Health Violations

MORGANFIELD WATER WORKS has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
5,170
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Surface Water

MORGANFIELD WATER WORKS (PWSID KY1130293) 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 5,170 people in Morganfield, KY, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Kentucky drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including E. coli, Chloroform, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2015–2025.

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)
KY1130293
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Morganfield, KY
Population Served
5,170
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2025
E. coli Yes Oct 1, 2022
E. coli Yes Oct 1, 2022
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Chloroform Yes Jul 1, 2015
Chloroform Yes Apr 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MORGANFIELD WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
MORGANFIELD WATER WORKS has 6 health-based violations out of 6 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 MORGANFIELD WATER WORKS serve?
MORGANFIELD WATER WORKS serves 5,170 people in Morganfield, KY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MORGANFIELD WATER WORKS have?
MORGANFIELD WATER WORKS has 6 total violations on record spanning 2015–2025. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MORGANFIELD WATER WORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 4 contaminants. The most frequent: E. coli, Chloroform, 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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