MONTICELLO WATER & SEWER COMMISSION

PWSID: KY1160291 · Monticello, KY · Serves 21,000 people

Health Violations

MONTICELLO WATER & SEWER COMMISSION 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
21,000
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

MONTICELLO WATER & SEWER COMMISSION (PWSID KY1160291) 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 21,000 people in Monticello, 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 E. coli. Recorded violations span 2020–2020.

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)
KY1160291
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Monticello, KY
Population Served
21,000
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
E. coli 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Jul 1, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MONTICELLO WATER & SEWER COMMISSION water safe to drink?
MONTICELLO WATER & SEWER COMMISSION 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 MONTICELLO WATER & SEWER COMMISSION serve?
MONTICELLO WATER & SEWER COMMISSION serves 21,000 people in Monticello, KY. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does MONTICELLO WATER & SEWER COMMISSION have?
MONTICELLO WATER & SEWER COMMISSION has 1 total violation on record spanning 2020–2020. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in MONTICELLO WATER & SEWER COMMISSION water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: E. coli.

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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