D38/100
HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,574 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY0480178
Violations
54
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
Is HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water receives a grade of D (38/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 54 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS detected?
51 contaminants were tested in HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS has 54 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, MCL, TT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serve?
HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves approximately 4,574 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS provide?
HARLAN MUNICIPAL 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 KY0480178.
How does HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
HARLAN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS scores 38/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Kentucky state page for a full comparison of water systems.