F0/100
WHITESBURG WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,861 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY0670466
Violations
81
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 25, 2025 – September 9, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Violation related to Nitrate
When: February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2024 – January 7, 2025Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 WHITESBURG WATER WORKS
Is WHITESBURG WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
WHITESBURG WATER WORKS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 81 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WHITESBURG WATER WORKS detected?
31 contaminants were tested in WHITESBURG WATER WORKS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WHITESBURG WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, WHITESBURG WATER WORKS has 81 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, MON. 32 are health-based violations.
How many people does WHITESBURG WATER WORKS serve?
WHITESBURG WATER WORKS serves approximately 3,861 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does WHITESBURG WATER WORKS provide?
WHITESBURG 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 KY0670466.
How does WHITESBURG WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
WHITESBURG 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.