A86/100
KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 299,501 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY0340250
Violations
6
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO
Is KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO water safe to drink?
KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO water receives a grade of A (86/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 76 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO detected?
76 contaminants were tested in KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO have any EPA violations?
Yes, KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO has 6 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include MCL, MR, TT. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO serve?
KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO serves approximately 299,501 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO provide?
KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO 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 KY0340250.
How does KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO scores 86/100 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.