McLean County, Kentucky — public water systems
At a glance
6 active public water systems are filed under McLean County, Kentucky in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 8,537 people served. The largest is Sacramento Water Works, which reports serving 2,435 people. All 6 are community water systems serving people where they live.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
6
Population served
8.5K
Community systems
6
Groundwater share
0%
How does McLean County compare with other Kentucky counties?
McLean County has the 17th-most active public water systems among the 127 counties listed for active Kentucky systems in EPA records; among the 66 with 3 or more systems, the median has 4. Its systems report 8,537 people served in total, the 102nd-largest county figure in the state and 0.2% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 1,423 people, well below the Kentucky average of 11,699. Population figures are what each system reports; people served by more than one system, such as a wholesaler and the town that buys from it, are counted by each.
Where does McLean County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, McLean County's active systems draw on purchased surface water (5, 83%) and surface water (1, 17%). Overall, none rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and all on surface water, compared with 31% and 69% across Kentucky. Purchased surface water means the system buys surface water from another public water system rather than drawing its own. The county's largest system, Sacramento Water Works, draws primarily on purchased surface water.
What kinds of water systems operate in McLean County?
McLean County's active systems break down as 6 community systems (100%). 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. EPA lists their owner types as local government (100%).
Water systems in McLean County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento Water Works | McLean | 2,435 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 2 | Livermore Water Works | McLean | 2,138 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 3 | Island Water Department | McLean | 1,512 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 4 | Beech Grove Water System | McLean | 1,461 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 5 | Calhoun Water Works | McLean | 966 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 6 | Mclean County Regional Water Commission | McLean | 25 | Community | Surface water |
McLean County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in McLean County, Kentucky?
EPA's SDWIS records file 6 active public water systems under McLean County, Kentucky: 6 community systems (100%).
Who supplies drinking water in McLean County, KY?
The largest community water systems filed under McLean County are Sacramento Water Works (2,435 people served), Livermore Water Works (2,138 people served) and Island Water Department (1,512 people served). Which system serves a particular address depends on its service area, which EPA's SDWIS records do not include; a water bill or the local utility can confirm it.
Does McLean County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 6 active public water systems in McLean County, none draw mainly on groundwater and all on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Sacramento Water Works, uses purchased surface water.
Where can I find a water quality report for McLean County?
Each community water system must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1, covering the previous calendar year. 6 community systems are filed under McLean County, so the report to look for is the one from the system that supplies your address.
How can I check violations for a water system in McLean County?
Open the system's profile from the list on this page. Each profile shows the most recent Safe Drinking Water Act violations in EPA's records, with plain-English labels and whether each one is resolved. For current compliance status, EPA ECHO is the primary source.
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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, “Public water systems in McLean County, Kentucky”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/kentucky/mclean (data as of October 1, 2026).