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Carrollton Utilities

Carrollton, Kentucky 41008 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 6,851 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

6,851
People served
351
EPA violations
4
Health-based
2 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 351 drinking-water violations at Carrollton Utilities, 1% of them health-based - above the Kentucky per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 2 PFAS compounds.

351
Total EPA violations on record
1%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
6,851
People served by this system
2
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Carrollton Utilities

Carrollton Utilities is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 6,851 residents in Carrollton, Kentucky (Carroll County) through 2,521 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 351 total violations for this system , of which 4 (1%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 335 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2014.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Lead and Copper Rule, recorded in 13 violations (MR). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 2 PFAS compounds were detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 12 ppt (parts per trillion). PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Kentucky, EPA tracks 424 public water systems serving 4,570,541 people, with 80,482 cumulative violations and 12,554 health-based violations on record. About 99% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 189.8 violations. Statewide, 107 of 231 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (46.3%).

Carrollton Utilities's 351 violations sit above the Kentucky average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

2 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
6,851
Total Violations
351
Health-Based Violations
4
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
2,521
County
Carroll
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
4
Monitoring Violations
335
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Lead and Copper Rule MR 13 1997
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 8 1998
TTHM MR 8 2008
Endrin MR 7 2014
Toxaphene MR 7 2014
Diquat MR 7 2014
Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 7 2014
Simazine MR 7 2014
Picloram MR 7 2014
Dinoseb MR 7 2014
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 7 2014
Aldicarb sulfone MR 7 2014
Heptachlor epoxide MR 7 2014
2,4-D MR 7 2014
2,4,5-TP MR 7 2014
HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 7 2014
Pentachlorophenol MR 7 2014
ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 7 2014
Chlordane MR 7 2014
Trichloroethylene MR 7 2008
BHC-GAMMA MR 7 2014
Methoxychlor MR 7 2014
Dalapon MR 7 2014
Endothall MR 7 2014
Glyphosate MR 7 2014
Carbofuran MR 7 2014
Atrazine MR 7 2014
Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) MR 7 2014
1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE MR 7 2014
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate MR 7 2014

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 4 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
6:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 5/9/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 5/9/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 5/9/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 5/9/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 5/9/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 5/9/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 5/9/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 5/9/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 5/9/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 5/9/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 5/9/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records, or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status, go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for Carrollton Utilities.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS, Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID KY0210067 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Kentucky Drinking Water Authority

Kentucky's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find KY regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2014 Endrin MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2005
2014 Toxaphene MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2020
2014 Diquat MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2032
2014 Di(2-ethylhexyl) adipate MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2035
2014 Simazine MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2037
2014 Picloram MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2040
2014 Dinoseb MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2041
2014 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2042
2014 Aldicarb sulfone MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2044
2014 Heptachlor epoxide MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2067
2014 2,4-D MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2105
2014 2,4,5-TP MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2110
2014 HEXACHLOROBENZENE MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2274
2014 Pentachlorophenol MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2326
2014 ETHYLENE DIBROMIDE MR 7 SDWIS / KY0210067 / 2946

How Carrollton Utilities Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric Carrollton Utilities Kentucky avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 351 189.8 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 4 29.6 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 2 compounds 46.3% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 6,851 10,780 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 424 regulated public water systems in Kentucky.

Federal MCL reference, Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrollton Utilities water safe to drink? ▼
Carrollton Utilities (PWS ID: KY0210067) has 351 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 2 PFAS compounds found. This system serves 6,851 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Carrollton Utilities serve? ▼
Carrollton Utilities serves 6,851 people in Carrollton, Kentucky. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 2,521 service connections.
What type of violations does Carrollton Utilities have? ▼
Carrollton Utilities has 351 total violations: 4 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 335 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Carrollton Utilities water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 2 PFAS compounds in Carrollton Utilities's water supply: PFBS, PFHxS. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Carrollton Utilities use? ▼
Carrollton Utilities uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.