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LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,729 people · Kentucky

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
—
System ID
KY0700243
Violations
134

Contaminant Test Results

3 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOS
0.006 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
PFOA
0.004 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

8

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 16, 2025 – June 10, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024 – October 18, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – May 29, 2025Rule: Ground Water 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: June 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Total Coliform 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: May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

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

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – June 14, 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 LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT

Is LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 2 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 134 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT detected?

31 contaminants were tested in LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOS, PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 2 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT has 134 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, RPT, TT. 1 are health-based violations.

How many people does LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT serve?

LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 2,729 people, Kentucky.

What type of water does LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT provide?

LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT 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 KY0700243.

How does LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Kentucky?

LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT scores 0/100 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.