A96/100
SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,241 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY0700380
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2015.
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 SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM
Is SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of A (96/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2015. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serve?
SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 1,241 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM provide?
SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM 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 KY0700380.
How does SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM scores 96/100 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.