Water Quality: Richmond, KY
3 water systems • 66,700 people served
Some Concerns32
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
66,700
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Richmond has 2 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: E. coli, Stage 2 DBP. In total, 32 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 66,700 people.
Contaminants Found
E. coli
Stage 2 DBP
Water Systems Serving Richmond
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND UTILITIES | KY0760370 | Surface Water | 35,640 | 1 |
| MADISON CO UTILITIES DISTRICT | KY0760224 | Surface Water | 25,120 | 24 |
| KIRKSVILLE WATER ASSOCIATION | KY0760672 | Surface Water | 5,940 | 7 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.