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HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,191 people · Kentucky

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
KY0380193
Violations
87

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

9

Violations (last 5yr)

2

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Nitrite

When: June 9, 2023 – September 20, 2023Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: December 20, 2022 – June 2, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – September 26, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2021 – October 31, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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 HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT

Is HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?

HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of F (6/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 87 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT detected?

31 contaminants were tested in HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?

Yes, HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT has 87 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT serve?

HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 3,191 people, Kentucky.

What type of water does HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT provide?

HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KY0380193.

How does HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Kentucky?

HICKMAN WATER DEPARTMENT scores 6/100 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.