F17/100
BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,485 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY0480572
Violations
67
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – September 27, 2023Enforcement: 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: December 1, 2022 – February 28, 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: December 1, 2022 – February 28, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – May 6, 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 BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS
Is BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS water safe to drink?
BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS water receives a grade of F (17/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 67 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS have any EPA violations?
Yes, BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS has 67 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS serve?
BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS serves approximately 1,485 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS provide?
BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is KY0480572.
How does BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
BLACK MTN UTILITY/WALLINS scores 17/100 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.