B68/100

BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 66,300 people · Kentucky

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
KY0080034
Violations
10

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
1,4-dioxane
0.400 µg/LAbove Goal
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

No violations in the past 5 years

Full EPA compliance since 2009.

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 BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT

Is BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT water receives a grade of B (68/100), which is considered good. Out of 69 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 2 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT detected?

69 contaminants were tested in BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), 1,4-dioxane. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2009. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 4 are health-based violations.

How many people does BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT serve?

BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT serves approximately 66,300 people, Kentucky.

What type of water does BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT provide?

BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT 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 KY0080034.

How does BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Kentucky?

BOONE CO WATER & SEWER DISTRICT scores 68/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Kentucky state page for a full comparison of water systems.