SOUTHERN WATER & SEWER DISTRICT Water Quality Report
Population
15,110
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
—
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 23
violations recorded
F
Unsafe
Safety Grade
23 violations in the past 5 years, including 41 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- KY0360026
- Population Served
- 15,110
- 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 | 9 |
| Contaminant 7500 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) | ✕ Health-Based | 37 |
| Contaminant 0300 | ✕ Health-Based | 8 |
| Contaminant 0800 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 1 |
Violation History
2025
1
2024
16
2023
6
2018
4
2017
10
2016
12
2015
8
2005
1
2003
1
2000
1
Total violations on record: 61
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: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
How does this compare?
This systemNational average
Grade F
Avg: B-C
61violations total
218% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 2× the national average.