Muhlenberg County, Kentucky — public water systems
At a glance
5 active public water systems are filed under Muhlenberg County, Kentucky in EPA's SDWIS records, together reporting 36,058 people served. The largest is Muhlenberg Co Water District, which reports serving 16,845 people. All 5 are community water systems serving people where they live.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO, refreshed quarterly.
Active systems
5
Population served
36.1K
Community systems
5
Groundwater share
0%
How does Muhlenberg County compare with other Kentucky counties?
Muhlenberg County has the 27th-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 36,058 people served in total, the 33rd-largest county figure in the state and 0.7% of the statewide total. The average system here reports serving 7,212 people, about 38% 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 Muhlenberg County's drinking water come from?
By primary water source, Muhlenberg County's active systems draw on purchased surface water (3, 60%) and surface water (2, 40%). 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, Muhlenberg Co Water District, draws primarily on purchased surface water.
What kinds of water systems operate in Muhlenberg County?
Muhlenberg County's active systems break down as 5 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 Muhlenberg County
🔒 Create a free account to export CSV| # | Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhlenberg Co Water District | Muhlenberg | 16,845 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 2 | Muhlenberg Co Water District #3 | Muhlenberg | 7,075 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| 3 | Greenville Utilities Commission | Muhlenberg | 5,649 | Community | Surface water |
| 4 | Central City Water & Sewer | Muhlenberg | 5,601 | Community | Surface water |
| 5 | Drakesboro Water Department | Muhlenberg | 888 | Community | Purchased surface water |
Muhlenberg County water systems: frequently asked questions
How many public water systems are in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky?
EPA's SDWIS records file 5 active public water systems under Muhlenberg County, Kentucky: 5 community systems (100%).
Who supplies drinking water in Muhlenberg County, KY?
The largest community water systems filed under Muhlenberg County are Muhlenberg Co Water District (16,845 people served), Muhlenberg Co Water District #3 (7,075 people served) and Greenville Utilities Commission (5,649 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 Muhlenberg County's drinking water come from groundwater or surface water?
Of the 5 active public water systems in Muhlenberg County, none draw mainly on groundwater and all on surface water, counting purchased supplies. The largest system, Muhlenberg Co Water District, uses purchased surface water.
Where can I find a water quality report for Muhlenberg 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. 5 community systems are filed under Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg County, Kentucky”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/kentucky/muhlenberg (data as of October 1, 2026).