C49/100
WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 9,825 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY1180468
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
3
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: 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 WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT
Is WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of C (49/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 15 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT detected?
31 contaminants were tested in WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include MCL, MR, Other. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT serve?
WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 9,825 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT provide?
WHITLEY CO 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 KY1180468.
How does WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT scores 49/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Kentucky state page for a full comparison of water systems.