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UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,117 people · Kentucky

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY1130433
Violations
45

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
PFOA
0.009 µg/L0.004 µg/LOver Limit
Lead (90th percentile)
0.005 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

14

Violations (last 5yr)

11

Unresolved

14

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

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 UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

Is UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 45 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT detected?

31 contaminants were tested in UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT has 45 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 33 are health-based violations.

How many people does UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serve?

UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 6,117 people, Kentucky.

What type of water does UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT provide?

UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 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 KY1130433.

How does UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Kentucky?

UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT 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.