Public water system · KY0360026
ActiveSouthern Water & Sewer District
At a glance
Southern Water & Sewer District (PWSID KY0360026) is an active community water system in Floyd County, Kentucky. It reports serving 15,110 people through 7,750 service connections. Its primary water source is surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 9 are health-based, and the most recent began in February 2026.
This page covers its drinking water system only; sewer and wastewater service are not part of EPA's drinking water records.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
15,110
Service connections
7,750
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Southern Water & Sewer District compare with other water systems in Floyd County?
By EPA's size categories, Southern Water & Sewer District is a large system (10,001 to 100,000 people). Floyd County has 5 active public water systems, and Southern Water & Sewer District is the 2nd-largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 70% above the county average of 8,872 people per system, and accounts for 34% of the 44,358 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 Southern Water & Sewer District is about 125% above 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. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. 135 Kentucky systems (31%) list surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Southern Water & Sewer District?
EPA lists Southern Water & Sewer 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. 4 of the 5 active systems in Floyd County (80%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Southern Water & Sewer District have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 9 are health-based, and the most recent began in February 2026. The violations listed here began between July 2017 and February 2026. By type: 7 contaminant level above the legal limit, 3 public notice, recordkeeping or other and 2 required treatment not met. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total trihalomethanes (TTHM) (7 of them). EPA lists 11 as resolved and 1 as unaddressed. 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. Unaddressed means the violation is not resolved or archived and is not yet covered by formal enforcement.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2025-01-20 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherFailure to Consult with State · code 20 | Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0800 | No | Resolved |
| 2024-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-02-01 | Required treatment not metMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 44 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2024-01-01 | Required treatment not metMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) · code 44 | Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0300 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2023-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2018-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2018-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2017-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
The 12 most recent 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.
Southern Water & Sewer District: frequently asked questions
Who runs Southern Water & Sewer District?
Southern Water & Sewer District (PWSID KY0360026) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the KY state drinking water program.
How many people does Southern Water & Sewer District serve?
Southern Water & Sewer District reports serving 15,110 people through 7,750 service connections in Floyd County, Kentucky.
Where does Southern Water & Sewer District get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs.
Does Southern Water & Sewer District have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 9 are health-based, and the most recent began in February 2026. 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 Southern Water & Sewer 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. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 9 are health-based, and the most recent began in February 2026. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the KY state drinking water program.
Where can I find Southern Water & Sewer District's water quality report?
As a community water system, Southern Water & Sewer 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 Floyd County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prestonsburg City Utilities | Floyd | 26,788 | Community | Surface water |
| Martin Water Department | Floyd | 1,167 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Wheelwright Utility Commission | Floyd | 834 | Community | Groundwater under influence of surface water |
| Francis Water Company | Floyd | 459 | Community | Groundwater |
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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, “Southern Water & Sewer District, PWSID KY0360026, Kentucky”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/kentucky/southern-water-sewer-district-ky0360026 (data as of October 1, 2026).