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BARLOW WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,040 people · Kentucky

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
KY0040020
Violations
70

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

5

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – June 1, 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 BARLOW WATER SYSTEM

Is BARLOW WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

BARLOW WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (19/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 70 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BARLOW WATER SYSTEM detected?

1 contaminants were tested in BARLOW WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BARLOW WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, BARLOW WATER SYSTEM has 70 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 2 are health-based violations.

How many people does BARLOW WATER SYSTEM serve?

BARLOW WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 1,040 people, Kentucky.

What type of water does BARLOW WATER SYSTEM provide?

BARLOW WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KY0040020.

How does BARLOW WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Kentucky?

BARLOW WATER SYSTEM scores 19/100 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.