F0/100
OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 60,473 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
KY0300336
Violations
134
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Is OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES water safe to drink?
OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 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 OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES detected?
73 contaminants were tested in OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES has 134 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MON, Other, MR. 5 are health-based violations.
How many people does OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES serve?
OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES serves approximately 60,473 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES provide?
OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KY0300336.
How does OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 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.