BREATHITT CO WATER DISTRICT Water Quality Report
Population
5,068
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
Top 54%
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 1
violation recorded
B
Good
Safety Grade
1 violation in the past 5 years, including 4 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- KY0131012
- Population Served
- 5,068
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Kentucky
- EPA Region
- 4
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 5000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 2 |
| Contaminant 0200 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ✕ Health-Based | 2 |
| Contaminant 8000 | ✕ Health-Based | 4 |
Violation History
2021
1
2019
3
2018
2
2017
1
2016
1
2015
1
2013
1
2009
1
2005
1
Total violations on record: 12
Service Area
Cities Served
ZIP Codes Served
Recommended Water Filters
Based on contaminants detected in this water system:
Activated Carbon Filter
Effective for chlorine, THMs, pesticides, and taste/odor improvement
Removes: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade B
Avg: B-C
12violations total
43% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Average-sized water system.