F11/100
HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 23,600 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY0470990
Violations
86
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2013.
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 HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX
Is HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX water safe to drink?
HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX water receives a grade of F (11/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 86 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX detected?
69 contaminants were tested in HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX have any EPA violations?
Yes, HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX has 86 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2013. Violation types include MR.
How many people does HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX serve?
HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX serves approximately 23,600 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX provide?
HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX 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 KY0470990.
How does HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
HARDIN CO. WATER DIST #1/FT. KNOX scores 11/100 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.