Is CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT 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 CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

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.

CAWOOD, KY · Harlan County

CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT 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 CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT.

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): KY0480565
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 4,428
Service connections: 1,560
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT is one of 150 community water systems in Kentucky in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 4,428 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 32 entries between 1991 and 2025, all of which EPA lists as closed.

Of the 32, 21 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 the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, inorganic chemicals, and synthetic organic chemicals.

Violation history

Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator
Health-based
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
January 29, 2025 – March 20, 2025
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2022 – October 14, 2022
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
December 11, 2015 – June 1, 2016
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
December 11, 2015 – June 1, 2016
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2015 – June 6, 2016
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
October 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
October 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2014 – May 14, 2019
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
December 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
December 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013
Resolved
Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation
—
Public Notice
April 3, 2012 – May 1, 2012
Resolved
Treatment Technique Precursor Removal
Health-based
CARBON, TOTAL
January 1, 2012 – March 31, 2012
Resolved
Treatment Technique Precursor Removal
Health-based
CARBON, TOTAL
October 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011
Resolved
Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)
—
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
October 1, 2009 – October 31, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
TTHM
April 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007
Resolved
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
April 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
April 1, 2005 – June 30, 2005
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
October 1, 2003 – October 31, 2003
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Asbestos
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004
Resolved
Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu
—
Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 1993 – June 6, 2000
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Asbestos
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Endrin
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
BHC-GAMMA
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Methoxychlor
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Toxaphene
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Cadmium
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4-D
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Barium
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
2,4,5-TP
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Mercury
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992
Archived
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992
Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
January 29, 2025 – March 20, 2025	Treatment Technique No Certif. Operator	Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 2022 – October 14, 2022	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
December 11, 2015 – June 1, 2016	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
December 11, 2015 – June 1, 2016	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
July 1, 2015 – June 6, 2016	Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
October 1, 2014 – November 30, 2014	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2014 – May 14, 2019	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
December 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
December 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
April 3, 2012 – May 1, 2012	Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation	Public Notice	—	Resolved
January 1, 2012 – March 31, 2012	Treatment Technique Precursor Removal	CARBON, TOTAL	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011	Treatment Technique Precursor Removal	CARBON, TOTAL	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2009 – October 31, 2009	Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
April 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	TTHM	—	Resolved
April 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007	Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
April 1, 2005 – June 30, 2005	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2005 – March 31, 2005	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	Health-based	Resolved
October 1, 2003 – October 31, 2003	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2004	Monitoring, Regular	Asbestos	—	Resolved
July 1, 1993 – June 6, 2000	Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved
January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Asbestos	—	Resolved
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992	Monitoring, Regular	Endrin	—	Archived
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992	Monitoring, Regular	BHC-GAMMA	—	Archived
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992	Monitoring, Regular	Methoxychlor	—	Archived
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992	Monitoring, Regular	Toxaphene	—	Archived
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992	Monitoring, Regular	Cadmium	—	Archived
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992	Monitoring, Regular	2,4-D	—	Archived
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992	Monitoring, Regular	Barium	—	Archived
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992	Monitoring, Regular	2,4,5-TP	—	Archived
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992	Monitoring, Regular	Mercury	—	Archived
May 1, 1991 – April 30, 1992	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Archived

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)

Enforcement actions

No enforcement actions on record for this system.

Common questions

Is CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?: Yes. CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT 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 CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?: CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT have any open drinking water violations on record?: As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CAWOOD WATER DISTRICT.
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

FOUST, JEFF

606-573-3744

CAWOOD, KY 40815