F0/100
PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 24,354 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY0580340
Violations
73
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2018.
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 PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
Is PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 73 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS detected?
69 contaminants were tested in PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS has 73 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MR, MCL, TT. 10 are health-based violations.
How many people does PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serve?
PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves approximately 24,354 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS provide?
PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS 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 KY0580340.
How does PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS 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.