Public water system · KY0480262
ActiveLynch Water Works
Community water system in Harlan County, Kentucky, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,078
Service connections
380
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-02 | 20 | 0800 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-11-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Archived |
| 2025-09-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Archived |
| 2025-08-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Archived |
| 2025-07-12 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-02 | 4H | 5200 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-07-01 | 27 | 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-07-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-03-16 | 75 | 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-10-17 | 2E | 5200 | Yes | Resolved |
Lynch Water Works: frequently asked questions
Is Lynch Water Works's water safe to drink?
Lynch Water Works 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 Lynch Water Works?
Lynch Water Works (PWSID KY0480262) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the KY state drinking water program.
How many people does Lynch Water Works serve?
Lynch Water Works reports serving 1,078 people through 380 service connections in Harlan County, Kentucky.
Where does Lynch Water Works 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 |