C50/100

WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,264 people · Kentucky

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
KY0040469
Violations
47

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.014 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

1

Violation (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2025Enforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

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 WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM

Is WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of C (50/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 47 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM detected?

1 contaminants were tested in WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM has 47 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MR.

How many people does WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serve?

WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 1,264 people, Kentucky.

What type of water does WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM provide?

WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is KY0040469.

How does WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Kentucky?

WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM scores 50/100 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.