Is EARLINGTON WATER & SEWER required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. EARLINGTON WATER & SEWER 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 EARLINGTON WATER & SEWER’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

EARLINGTON WATER & SEWER’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.

EARLINGTON, KY · Hopkins County

EARLINGTON WATER & SEWER Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

EARLINGTON WATER & SEWER 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 EARLINGTON WATER & SEWER.

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): KY0540108
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 1,708
Service connections: 510
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

EARLINGTON WATER & SEWER is one of 209 community water systems in Kentucky in the 501 to 3,300 people size category, serving 1,708 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 14 entries between 1994 and 2024, all of which EPA lists as closed.

Of the 14, 7 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 Total Coliform Rules, the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, and the Consumer Confidence Rule.

Violation history

Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)
—
Revised Total Coliform Rule
May 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2017 – June 12, 2018
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
September 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014
Resolved
Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt
—
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
July 1, 2014 – March 18, 2015
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
May 1, 2013 – May 31, 2013
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2011 – August 31, 2011
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average
Health-based
TTHM
October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006
Resolved
Single Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)
Health-based
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
July 1, 2006 – July 31, 2006
Resolved
Treatment Technique Precursor Removal
Health-based
CARBON, TOTAL
April 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006
Resolved
Treatment Technique Precursor Removal
Health-based
CARBON, TOTAL
January 1, 2006 – March 31, 2006
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 1995 – August 31, 1995
Resolved
Monitoring, Regular
—
Nitrate
July 1, 1994 – June 30, 1995
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
November 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
May 1, 2020 – May 31, 2020	Monitoring, Routine (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2017 – June 12, 2018	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
September 1, 2014 – September 30, 2014	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 2014 – March 18, 2015	Failure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt	Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)	—	Resolved
June 1, 2013 – June 30, 2013	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
May 1, 2013 – May 31, 2013	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 2011 – August 31, 2011	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
October 1, 2006 – December 31, 2006	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average	TTHM	Health-based	Resolved
July 1, 2006 – July 31, 2006	Single Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)	Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule	Health-based	Resolved
April 1, 2006 – June 30, 2006	Treatment Technique Precursor Removal	CARBON, TOTAL	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2006 – March 31, 2006	Treatment Technique Precursor Removal	CARBON, TOTAL	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 1995 – August 31, 1995	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 1994 – June 30, 1995	Monitoring, Regular	Nitrate	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

October 5, 2011State Formal Notice of Violation issued21 linked violations
June 16, 2011State Public Notification received12 linked violations
May 16, 2007State Compliance achieved28 linked violations
July 10, 2006State Compliance achieved149 linked violations

Common questions

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

PHARRIS, MARK

270-383-5364

EARLINGTON, KY 42410