F0/100
WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 29,823 people · Kentucky
Water Source
Surface Water
County
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System ID
KY0250473
Violations
69
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
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 WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Is WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES water safe to drink?
WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 69 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES detected?
76 contaminants were tested in WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES have any EPA violations?
Yes, WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES has 69 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MR, TT, Other. 14 are health-based violations.
How many people does WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES serve?
WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES serves approximately 29,823 people, Kentucky.
What type of water does WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES provide?
WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 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 KY0250473.
How does WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES compare to other utilities in Kentucky?
WINCHESTER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES 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.