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Russellville Mun Water Works

Russellville, Kentucky 42276 - drinking water served from surface water sources to 8,613 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

8,613
People served
201
EPA violations
36
Health-based
1 PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 201 drinking-water violations at Russellville Mun Water Works, 18% of them health-based - above the Kentucky per-system average, and UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound.

201
Total EPA violations on record
18%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
8,613
People served by this system
1
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Russellville Mun Water Works

Russellville Mun Water Works is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 8,613 residents in Russellville, Kentucky (Logan County) through 3,530 service connections. Its water is drawn from surface water sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 201 total violations for this system , of which 36 (18%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 77 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2018.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 16 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 5.4 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%).

Russellville Mun Water Works's 201 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

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

Population Served
8,613
Total Violations
201
Health-Based Violations
36
Water Source
Surface Water

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
3,530
County
Logan
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
32
Monitoring Violations
77
Treatment Tech Violations
4

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 16 2008
Coliform (TCR) MR 9 2005
Lead and Copper Rule MR 9 2005
Nitrate MR 8 1996
TTHM MCL 8 2003
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 8 2003
Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 1994
p-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 1993
Vinyl chloride MR 4 1993
1,1-Dichloroethylene MR 4 1993
1,2-Dichloroethane MR 4 1993
1,1,1-Trichloroethane MR 4 1993
Carbon tetrachloride MR 4 1993
Benzene MR 4 1993
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 2018
Asbestos MR 4 2002
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 2013
Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 4 2014
TTHM MR 4 2013
Trichloroethylene MR 4 1993
Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 3 1995
Public Notice Other 2 2015

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 1 of 116 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFHpA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 7/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 7/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 7/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 7/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 7/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 7/17/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/17/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/17/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 7/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/17/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 7/17/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 7/17/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 7/17/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 7/17/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/17/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 4/18/2023 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/18/2023 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/18/2023 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 4/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 4/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 4/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 4/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 4/18/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/18/2023 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 4/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 4/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 4/18/2023 5.40 ppt 5.00 ppt Detected
4:2 FTS 4/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 4/18/2023 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 4/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 4/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 4/18/2023 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 4/18/2023 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 4/18/2023 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 4/18/2023 <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 Russellville Mun Water Works.

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 KY0710378 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
2018 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 4 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 7000
2015 Public Notice Other 2 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 7500
2014 Surface Water Treatment Rule MR 4 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 0200
2013 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MR 4 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 2456
2013 TTHM MR 4 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 2950
2008 Coliform (TCR) MCL 16 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 3100
2005 Coliform (TCR) MR 9 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 3100
2005 Lead and Copper Rule MR 9 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 5000
2003 TTHM MCL 8 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 2950
2003 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL 8 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 2456
2002 Asbestos MR 4 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 1094
1996 Nitrate MR 8 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 1040
1995 Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U MR 3 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 4000
1994 Surface Water Treatment Rule TT 4 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 0200
1993 p-Dichlorobenzene MR 4 SDWIS / KY0710378 / 2969

How Russellville Mun Water Works Compares

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

Metric Russellville Mun Water Works Kentucky avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 201 189.8 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 36 29.6 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 46.3% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 8,613 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 Russellville Mun Water Works water safe to drink? ▼
Russellville Mun Water Works (PWS ID: KY0710378) has 201 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 8,613 people using Surface Water sources.
How many people does Russellville Mun Water Works serve? ▼
Russellville Mun Water Works serves 8,613 people in Russellville, Kentucky. It is a Local-owned system using Surface Water water sources with 3,530 service connections.
What type of violations does Russellville Mun Water Works have? ▼
Russellville Mun Water Works has 201 total violations: 36 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 77 monitoring/reporting violations, and 4 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Russellville Mun Water Works water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in Russellville Mun Water Works's water supply: PFBA. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does Russellville Mun Water Works use? ▼
Russellville Mun Water Works uses Surface Water 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.