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Flatwoods, KY Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Flatwoods, KY — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Flatwoods's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: Flatwoods Water Company PWSID: KY0450132 Updated: 2026 Q2
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No federal limits exceeded on record

Lead is 2.00 ppb, 13% of the action level and no violations are open. PFAS was detected below the federal limit.

B

Flatwoods earns a B for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 2.00 ppb — 13% of the federal action level
PFAS detected below the federal limit
13 violations since 2015, 10 health-based
No violations currently open
Flatwoods's lead level vs. all Kentucky community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 2.00 ppb — 13% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 55% of Kentucky utilities
Population Served
5748
~3573 connections
Water Source
Surface water
Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Active Violations
0
13 since 2015, all resolved

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
13% of EPA action level
2.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 2.00 ppb, 13% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.085 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.092 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2017 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.091 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.09 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.094 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.087 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2016 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2015 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.09 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.081 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.091 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
TTHM MCL EXCEEDANCE 0.097 MG/L 0.080 mg/L 2015 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

13 violations are on record since 2015, of which 10 were health-based. All have been resolved and none remain open.

About the Main Water System

Utility Flatwoods Water Company
PWSID KY0450132
Water source Surface water — Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
Population served 5,748
Service connections 3,573
Systems serving this area 3
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flatwoods tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. No violations are currently open. Lead is 2.00 ppb, 13% of the action level.
Does Flatwoods water have PFAS? ▼
PFAS was detected but stayed below the federal limit.
Who supplies water to Flatwoods? ▼
Flatwoods Water Company (PWSID KY0450132), one of 3 systems serving this area. Surface water. Purchased from another system — SDWIS source code SWP
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2023-07-28. No significant deficiencies were recorded.

What Should Flatwoods Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Flush before drinking
If water has sat in pipes more than six hours, run the cold tap for two minutes before drinking or cooking.

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