Public water system · KY0960112
ActiveEast Pendleton Water District
At a glance
East Pendleton Water District (PWSID KY0960112) is an active community water system in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It reports serving 5,515 people through 2,414 service connections. Its primary water source is purchased surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. EPA's records list 7 violations for this system; 4 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2016.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
5,515
Service connections
2,414
Primary source
SWP
Purchased surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does East Pendleton Water District compare with other water systems in Pendleton County?
By EPA's size categories, East Pendleton Water District is a medium system (3,301 to 10,000 people). Pendleton County has 5 active public water systems, and East Pendleton Water District is the largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 77% above the county average of 3,111 people per system, and accounts for 35% of the 15,554 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Kentucky, the 437 active systems average 11,699 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so East Pendleton Water District is about 18% below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Kentucky has 371 active community water systems, 85% of the state's 437 active systems. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. 167 Kentucky systems (38%) list purchased surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates East Pendleton Water District?
EPA lists East Pendleton Water District as owned by a local government. The KY state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 5 of the 5 active systems in Pendleton County (100%) are also owned by a local government.
Does East Pendleton Water District have drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 7 violations for this system; 4 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2016. The violations listed here began between January 2011 and October 2016. By type: 4 contaminant level above the legal limit, 2 monitoring and reporting and 1 public notice, recordkeeping or other. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Haloacetic acids (HAA5) (5 of them). EPA lists 7 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2016-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingFailure Submit IDSE/Subpart V Plan Rpt · code 35 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-10-08 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2011-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Regular · code 03 | Asbestoscode 1094 | No | Resolved |
All 7 violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
East Pendleton Water District: frequently asked questions
Who runs East Pendleton Water District?
East Pendleton Water District (PWSID KY0960112) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the KY state drinking water program.
How many people does East Pendleton Water District serve?
East Pendleton Water District reports serving 5,515 people through 2,414 service connections in Pendleton County, Kentucky.
Where does East Pendleton Water District get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as purchased surface water. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own.
Does East Pendleton Water District have any drinking water violations?
EPA's records list 7 violations for this system; 4 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2016. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is East Pendleton Water District's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's records list 7 violations for this system; 4 are health-based, and the most recent began in October 2016. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the KY state drinking water program.
Where can I find East Pendleton Water District's water quality report?
As a community water system, East Pendleton Water District must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Pendleton County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Water Department | Pendleton | 3,861 | Community | Surface water |
| Pendleton Co Water District #1/South | Pendleton | 3,713 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Pendleton Co Water District #1 / North | Pendleton | 1,485 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Butler Water Works | Pendleton | 980 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “East Pendleton Water District, PWSID KY0960112, Kentucky”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/kentucky/east-pendleton-water-district-ky0960112 (data as of October 1, 2026).