Is SOUTH HOPKINS WATER DISTRICT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

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

SOUTH HOPKINS 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.

DAWSON SPRINGS, KY 42408, KY · Hopkins County

SOUTH HOPKINS WATER DISTRICT Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

SOUTH HOPKINS 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 SOUTH HOPKINS 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): KY0540406
System type: Community Water System
Population served: 8,440
Service connections: 2,951
Ownership: local government
Water source: surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

SOUTH HOPKINS WATER DISTRICT is one of 150 community water systems in Kentucky in the 3,301 to 10,000 people size category, serving 8,440 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 10 entries between 1993 and 2020, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2020.

Of the 10, 5 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 Surface Water Treatment Rules, and the Consumer Confidence Rule.

Violation history

Treatment Technique, Level 1 Assessment (RTCR)
Health-based
Revised Total Coliform Rule
September 1, 2020 – March 10, 2021
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
December 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2014 – June 8, 2015
Resolved
Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)
—
Surface Water Treatment Rule
October 1, 2013 – October 31, 2013
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
May 1, 2010 – May 31, 2010
Resolved
Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-based
Coliform (TCR)
August 1, 2009 – August 31, 2009
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
January 1, 2002 – January 31, 2002
Resolved
Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting
—
Consumer Confidence Rule
July 1, 2001 – July 17, 2001
Resolved
Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)
—
Coliform (TCR)
November 1, 1997 – November 30, 1997
Resolved
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R
—
Lead and Copper Rule
July 1, 1993 – September 9, 1994
Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Period	Violation	Contaminant / rule	Health-based	Status
September 1, 2020 – March 10, 2021	Treatment Technique, Level 1 Assessment (RTCR)	Revised Total Coliform Rule	Health-based	Resolved
December 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
July 1, 2014 – June 8, 2015	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
October 1, 2013 – October 31, 2013	Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter)	Surface Water Treatment Rule	—	Resolved
May 1, 2010 – May 31, 2010	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
August 1, 2009 – August 31, 2009	Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	Health-based	Resolved
January 1, 2002 – January 31, 2002	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 2001 – July 17, 2001	Consumer Confidence Report Inadequate Reporting	Consumer Confidence Rule	—	Resolved
November 1, 1997 – November 30, 1997	Monitoring, Routine Minor (TCR)	Coliform (TCR)	—	Resolved
July 1, 1993 – September 9, 1994	Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R	Lead and Copper Rule	—	Resolved

Resolved addressed and confirmed by the state

Enforcement actions

No enforcement actions on record for this system.

Common questions

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

GOODAKER, KAYLA D

270-797-5760

DAWSON SPRINGS, KY 42408, KY 42408