A83/100
CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,153 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY0990074
Violations
13
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2023 – July 31, 2023Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – April 27, 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 CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM
Is CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of A (83/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM serve?
CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,153 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM provide?
CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM 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 KY0990074.
How does CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
CLAY CITY WATER SYSTEM scores 83/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Kentucky state page for a full comparison of water systems.