Monroe County, Kentucky — public water systems
At a glance
3 active public water systems are filed under Monroe County, Kentucky in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 13,497 people served. The largest is Monroe County Water District, which reports serving 9,608 people. All 3 are community water systems serving people where they live.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
3
Population served
13.5K
Community systems
3
Groundwater share
0%
How does Monroe County compare with other Kentucky counties?
Monroe County has the 62nd-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 13,497 people served in total, the 86th-largest county figure in the state and 0.3% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 4,499 people, about 62% 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 Monroe County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Monroe County's active systems draw on surface water (2, 67%) and purchased surface water (1, 33%). Overall, none rely mainly on groundwater (including purchased groundwater) and all on surface water, compared with 31% and 69% across Kentucky. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. The county's largest system, Monroe County Water District, draws primarily on surface water.
What kinds of water systems operate in Monroe County?
Monroe County's active systems break down as 3 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 Monroe County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe County Water District | Monroe | 9,608 | Community | Surface water |
| 2 | Tompkinsville Water Works | Monroe | 2,404 | Community | Surface water |
| 3 | Fountain Run Water District #1 | Monroe | 1,485 | Community | Purchased surface water |
Monroe County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Monroe County, Kentucky?
EPA's SDWIS records file 3 active public water systems under Monroe County, Kentucky: 3 community systems (100%).
Who supplies drinking water in Monroe County, KY?
The largest community water systems filed under Monroe County are Monroe County Water District (9,608 people served), Tompkinsville Water Works (2,404 people served) and Fountain Run Water District #1 (1,485 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 Monroe County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 3 active public water systems in Monroe County, none draw mainly on groundwater and all on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Monroe County Water District, uses surface water.
Where can I find a water quality report for Monroe 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. 3 community systems are filed under Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County, Kentucky”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/kentucky/monroe (data as of October 1, 2026).