F0/100
ALBANY WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,042 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY0270003
Violations
59
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
6
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: October 24, 2022 – June 5, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – August 11, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: November 11, 2021 – March 7, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: August 1, 2021 – August 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – August 11, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About ALBANY WATER WORKS
Is ALBANY WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
ALBANY WATER WORKS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 59 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has ALBANY WATER WORKS detected?
69 contaminants were tested in ALBANY WATER WORKS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does ALBANY WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, ALBANY WATER WORKS has 59 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MCL, MON. 21 are health-based violations.
How many people does ALBANY WATER WORKS serve?
ALBANY WATER WORKS serves approximately 9,042 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does ALBANY WATER WORKS provide?
ALBANY WATER WORKS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is KY0270003.
How does ALBANY WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
ALBANY WATER WORKS scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Kentucky state page for a full comparison of water systems.