Water Quality: Dawson Springs, KY
2 water systems • 11,071 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Dawson Springs is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 11,071 people, and has 12 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 1 of those are health-based violation, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Dawson Springs's violation count is 68% below the national average for Kentucky. Contaminants associated with violations include E. coli.
Contaminants Found
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Water Systems Serving Dawson Springs
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH HOPKINS WATER DISTRICT | KY0540406 | Surface Water | 8,440 | 9 |
| DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER | KY0540958 | Surface Water | 2,631 | 3 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.