BOWLING GREEN, KY · Butler County
BUTLER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM INC Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
BUTLER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM INC must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BUTLER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM INC.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Kentucky’s official records. Always confirm current status with Kentucky before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- KY0160052
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 14,256
- Service connections
- 5,044
- Ownership
- privately owned
- Water source
- surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)
BUTLER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM INC is one of 104 community water systems in Kentucky in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 14,256 people from surface water.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 49 entries between 1993 and 2019, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2019.
Of the 49, 44 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves volatile organic chemicals, inorganic chemicals, and the Total Coliform Rules.
Violation history
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
June 1, 2019 – August 31, 2019
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2016 – July 1, 2018
ResolvedConsumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2012 – August 1, 2013
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzene
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—CHLOROBENZENE
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Tetrachloroethylene
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Trichloroethylene
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloropropane
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,1-Trichloroethane
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—DICHLOROMETHANE
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Ethylbenzene
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Toluene
January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloropropane
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Xylenes, Total
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—o-Dichlorobenzene
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1-Dichloroethylene
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,2-Dichloroethane
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,1-Trichloroethane
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Carbon tetrachloride
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Trichloroethylene
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—1,1,2-Trichloroethane
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Benzene
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Toluene
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Styrene
January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
August 1, 2003 – August 31, 2003
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-basedTTHM
April 1, 2001 – June 30, 2001
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
December 1, 2000 – December 31, 2000
ResolvedMonitoring, Routine Major (TCR)
—Coliform (TCR)
July 1, 1999 – July 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—Surface Water Treatment Rule
July 1, 1999 – July 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Antimony, Total
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—CYANIDE
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Beryllium, Total
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nickel
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Thallium, Total
January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 1994 – March 31, 1994
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Barium
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Selenium
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Cadmium
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Mercury
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Chromium
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993
ResolvedMonitoring, Regular
—Nitrate
January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993
Resolved
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2019 – August 31, 2019 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2016 – July 1, 2018 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 2012 – August 1, 2013 | Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting | Consumer Confidence Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | CHLOROBENZENE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Tetrachloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Trichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloropropane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | DICHLOROMETHANE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Ethylbenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2007 – December 31, 2007 | Monitoring, Regular | Toluene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloropropane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | Xylenes, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | o-Dichlorobenzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,2-Dichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | Carbon tetrachloride | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | Trichloroethylene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | Benzene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | Toluene | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006 | Monitoring, Regular | Styrene | — | Resolved |
| August 1, 2003 – August 31, 2003 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2001 – June 30, 2001 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2000 – December 31, 2000 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 1999 – July 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Routine Major (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1999 – July 31, 1999 | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Regular | Antimony, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Regular | CYANIDE | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Regular | Beryllium, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Regular | Nickel | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1999 – December 31, 1999 | Monitoring, Regular | Thallium, Total | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1994 – March 31, 1994 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| October 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| July 1, 1993 – September 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| April 1, 1993 – June 30, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | — | Resolved |
| January 1, 1993 – March 31, 1993 | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | — | Resolved |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state
Enforcement actions
- September 19, 2020State Public Notification received39 linked violations
- December 31, 2019State Compliance achieved16 linked violations
Common questions
Is BUTLER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM INC required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. BUTLER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM INC is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is BUTLER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM INC’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- BUTLER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM INC’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does BUTLER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM INC have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for BUTLER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM INC.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
CUARTA, JACOB
270-495-3503
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42102