A82/100
PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,713 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY0960499
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.005 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
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 PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH
Is PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH water safe to drink?
PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH water receives a grade of A (82/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 51 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH detected?
51 contaminants were tested in PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH have any EPA violations?
Yes, PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2018. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH serve?
PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH serves approximately 3,713 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH provide?
PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH 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 KY0960499.
How does PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH scores 82/100 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.