Public water system · KY0480028
ActiveBenham Water Plant
Community water system in Harlan County, Kentucky, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
855
Service connections
314
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-27 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-03-27 | 12 | 0400 | Yes | Unaddressed |
| 2021-01-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2021-01-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-12-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-12-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-11-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-11-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-10-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-10-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-09-01 | 36 | 0200 | No | Resolved |
| 2020-09-01 | 38 | 0300 | No | Resolved |
Benham Water Plant: frequently asked questions
Is Benham Water Plant's water safe to drink?
Benham Water Plant is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the KY state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Benham Water Plant?
Benham Water Plant (PWSID KY0480028) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the KY state drinking water program.
How many people does Benham Water Plant serve?
Benham Water Plant reports serving 855 people through 314 service connections in Harlan County, Kentucky.
Where does Benham Water Plant get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Harlan County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Municipal Water Works | Harlan | 4,574 | Community | Surface water |
| Cawood Water District | Harlan | 4,428 | Community | Surface water |
| Evarts Municipal Water Plant | Harlan | 3,059 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |
| Cumberland Municipal Water Works | Harlan | 2,843 | Community | Surface water |
| Black Mtn Utility/Dayhoit | Harlan | 1,954 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Black Mtn Utility/Rosspoint | Harlan | 1,889 | Community | Purchased surface water |