Catlettsburg Water Quality

Kentucky

Health Violations

The tap water in Catlettsburg, Kentucky is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 13,044 people. 29 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

1
Water Systems
13,044
Population Served
29
Total Violations
29
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Catlettsburg, Kentucky is delivered through 1 EPA-regulated community water system serving an estimated 13,044 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Catlettsburg shows 29 total violations across all 1 system, of which 29 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 2950, 2456. 4 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Kentucky drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
BIG SANDY WATER DISTRICT 13,044 29 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
2950 2025-01-01
2950 2025-01-01
2950 2024-10-01
2950 2024-10-01
2950 2024-10-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2456 2019-01-01
2950 2018-10-01
2456 2018-10-01
2456 2018-07-01
2950 2018-07-01
2456 2018-04-01
2950 2018-04-01
2950 2018-01-01
2950 2017-10-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-01-01
2950 2016-10-01
2950 2016-07-01
2950 2016-04-01
2950 2016-01-01
2950 2015-10-01

TRI Facilities in Catlettsburg

Facility Total Releases
Catlettsburg Refining LLC 1.5M lbs
Calgon Carbon Corp 120.4K lbs
Huntington Alloys Corp 5.8K lbs
Marathon Petroleum Co - Big Sandy Asphalt Terminal 1 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catlettsburg, Kentucky water safe to drink?
Catlettsburg is served by 1 EPA-regulated water system covering approximately 13,044 people. 29 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Catlettsburg have?
Catlettsburg water systems have a total of 29 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 29 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Catlettsburg water?
Health-based violations for Catlettsburg water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 2456. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Catlettsburg?
1 EPA-regulated community water system serves Catlettsburg, Kentucky, collectively covering approximately 13,044 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Catlettsburg get its drinking water?
Catlettsburg's water supply comes from 1 EPA-regulated community water system. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Catlettsburg?
Yes, 4 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, reporting a combined 1.6M lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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