Lebanon Water Quality

Kentucky

Health Violations

The tap water in Lebanon, Kentucky is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 23,953 people. 6 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 8000 in 2021. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
23,953
Population Served
6
Total Violations
6
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Lebanon, Kentucky is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 23,953 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 Lebanon shows 6 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 6 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 8000, 2456. 6 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
MARION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 16,311 5 Health
LEBANON WATER WORKS CO INC 7,642 1 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
8000 2021-08-01
2456 2015-07-01
2456 2015-04-01
2456 2015-01-01
2456 2014-10-01
2456 2014-07-01

TRI Facilities in Lebanon

Facility Total Releases
Curtis-Maruyasu America Inc 46.7K lbs
56986 - Joy Global Underground Mining LLC 2.0K lbs
Toyota Boshoku Kentucky - Lebanon 1.8K lbs
Portland Forge 126 lbs
Hendrickson Truck Suspension Systems 119 lbs
Angell-Demmel Na 51 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lebanon, Kentucky water safe to drink?
Lebanon is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 23,953 people. 6 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 Lebanon have?
Lebanon water systems have a total of 6 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 6 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Lebanon water?
Health-based violations for Lebanon water systems include the following contaminants: 8000, 2456. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Lebanon?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Lebanon, Kentucky, collectively covering approximately 23,953 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Lebanon get its drinking water?
Lebanon's water supply comes from 2 EPA-regulated community water systems. 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 Lebanon?
Yes, 6 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Lebanon, Kentucky, reporting a combined 50.8K 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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