MT STERLING WATER WORKS Water Quality Report
Population
16,391
people served
Water Source
🌊 Surface
rivers, lakes, reservoirs
National Rank
—
of 49,184 US systems
5-Year Record
⚠️ 11
violations recorded
F
Unsafe
Safety Grade
11 violations in the past 5 years, including 11 health-based
System Details
- PWSID
- KY0870298
- Population Served
- 16,391
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Owner
- Local Government
- State
- Kentucky
- EPA Region
- 4
Contaminants of Concern
| Contaminant | Status | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 7000 | ⚠ Monitoring/Reporting | 5 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | ✕ Health-Based | 11 |
Violation History
2023
11
2007
1
2005
1
2001
2
2000
1
Total violations on record: 16
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 F
Avg: B-C
16violations total
57% of national average
National avg: ~28 per system
📍 Mid-to-large system — serves 2× the national average.