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BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 8,428 people · Kentucky

Water Source
Surface Water
County
—
System ID
KY0650024
Violations
77

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.005 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.005 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

8

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: August 1, 2025 – August 31, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to complete routine monitoring

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

When: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Missed required monitoring deadline

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

When: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 6, 2023 – June 12, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Violation related to Lead and Copper Rule

When: November 11, 2021Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS

Is BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS water safe to drink?

BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 77 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS detected?

31 contaminants were tested in BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA. 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?

Yes, BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS has 77 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MR, Other, MON. 21 are health-based violations.

How many people does BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS serve?

BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS serves approximately 8,428 people, Kentucky.

What type of water does BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS provide?

BEATTYVILLE 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 KY0650024.

How does BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Kentucky?

BEATTYVILLE 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.