Benham Water Plant Water System
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PWS Service Information PWS ID: KY0480028 Type: Community water system EPA Region: 04 Primary Service Area: Residential Area Primary Source: Surface water Population Served: 855 |
Contact Information ALLISON, CHARLES ALLISON, CHARLES PO BOX E BENHAM, KY 40807 [email protected] |
This public water system services 1 county.
We could not find test result data for Benham Water Plant.
However, this area is serviced by 90 or more other public water systems. Check your water bill to see which specific system applies. Here is a list of related systems:
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Summary Results
A summary view of tests in which a water contaminant found to exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) set by the EPA.
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Other Water Contaminants Tested
The following contaminants were tested and found to be within national EPA guidelines.
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Lead and Copper Data
Lead and copper are recorded separately from other contaminants because of the Lead and Copper Rule. As with all other results, these are the findings at the water supply level. Lead and copper can be — and often are — deposited in drinking water in between the water facility and your tap.
| Sample ID | Contaminant | Sampling Start Date | Sampling End Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY11271 | lead | 2015-01-01 | 2017-12-31 | 0.0005mg/L |
| KY9620 | lead | 2012-01-01 | 2014-12-31 | 0mg/L |
| KY7977 | lead | 2009-01-01 | 2011-12-31 | 0.001mg/L |
| KY6699 | lead | 2006-01-01 | 2008-12-31 | 0.006mg/L |
Violations
Known violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act as recorded by the EPA.
| Compliance Dates | Rule | Violation Type | Contaminant Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-01 - 2016-12-31 | Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Single Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR) | Interim Enhanced Surfsce Water Treatment Rule | Returned to Compliance |
| 2015-07-01 - 2015-09-30 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | CARBON, TOTAL | Returned to Compliance |
| 2013-06-01 - 2013-06-30 | Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) | Interim Enhanced Surfsce Water Treatment Rule | Returned to Compliance |
| 2013-05-01 - 2013-05-31 | Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) | Interim Enhanced Surfsce Water Treatment Rule | Returned to Compliance |
| 2012-12-01 - 2012-12-31 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Returned to Compliance |
| 2012-01-01 - 2012-03-31 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | CARBON, TOTAL | Returned to Compliance |
| 2007-01-01 - 2007-03-31 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Treatment Technique Precursor Removal | CARBON, TOTAL | Returned to Compliance |
| 2006-10-01 - 2006-12-31 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Treatment Technique Precursor Removal | CARBON, TOTAL | Returned to Compliance |
| 2006-07-01 - 2006-09-30 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Treatment Technique Precursor Removal | CARBON, TOTAL | Returned to Compliance |
| 2006-04-01 - 2006-06-30 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Treatment Technique Precursor Removal | CARBON, TOTAL | Returned to Compliance |
| 2013-06-18 - N/A | Public Notice Rule | Public Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation | Public Notice | Returned to Compliance |
| - N/A | Arsenic | Monitoring, Regular | Arsenic | Known |
| - N/A | Consumer Confidence Rule | Consumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report | Consumer Confidence Rule | Returned to Compliance |
| - N/A | Lead and Copper Rule | Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu | Lead and Copper Rule | Returned to Compliance |
| - N/A | Inorganic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | Selenium | Known |
| - N/A | Nitrates | Monitoring, Regular | Nitrate | Known |
| - N/A | Inorganic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | Mercury | Known |
| - N/A | Radionuclides | Monitoring, Regular | Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon and U | Returned to Compliance |
| - N/A | Inorganic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | Chromium | Known |
| - N/A | Inorganic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | Cadmium | Known |
| - N/A | Inorganic Chemicals | Monitoring, Regular | Barium | Known |
Local Water Testing
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