F0/100
MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,003 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Surface Water
County
—
System ID
KY0800273
Violations
92
Contaminant Test Results
2 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 364.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
1
Violation (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Violation related to Nitrate
When: November 1, 2023 – November 30, 2023Rule: Surface Water Treatment 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 MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1
Is MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 water safe to drink?
MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 92 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 detected?
46 contaminants were tested in MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 have any EPA violations?
Yes, MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 has 92 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include TT, Other, MCL. 48 are health-based violations.
How many people does MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 serve?
MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 serves approximately 9,003 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 provide?
MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 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 KY0800273.
How does MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 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.