Water Quality: Owensboro, KY
2 water systems • 94,128 people served
No Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Owensboro is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 94,128 people, and has 3 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. None of those violations are health-based — the records reflect missed monitoring or reporting deadlines rather than a contaminant exceeding safe levels. Owensboro's violation count is 92% below the national average for Kentucky.
Water Systems Serving Owensboro
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | KY0300336 | Groundwater | 60,473 | 3 |
| DAVIESS CO WATER DISTRICT | KY0300387 | Groundwater | 33,655 | 0 |
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.