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Updated 2026-09-16
Water system record · KY0540936

Madisonville Light & Water

Madisonville Light & Water serves 28,102 people from surface water. 32 results are on record. No measured result is above a legal limit; a past health-based violation (E. coli) is on record.

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Purity ScoreHow the 97 is builtKY0540936 · 28,102 served
97/100 · ExcellentConfidence: moderate
above a reference
1
detected, within reference or no limit
1
not detected
30
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)100
  • Metals & lead100
  • Disinfection by-products—Not monitored
  • Track record (violations)76

Subject scores out of 100. 3 of 4 subjects measured; disinfection pending a source.

Not in this score: E. coli. Listed in the findings, not graded by the Purity Score.

System-level record, not a test of your tap. How we score

Source
Surface Water
Serves 1 city area on record.
Population
28,102
as reported to EPA
Type
Community Water System
Kentucky
Cities
1
Madisonville Light
Records
32 results
latest 2025
FindingsAll resultsComplianceWhat you can doProductsRecordsFAQ
What stands out

No measured result is above a legal limit

No measured result is above a legal limit; a past health-based violation (E. coli) is on record.

Coverage by group

32 results on record
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)
    1 detected · 28 not detected
  • Metals & lead
    1 not detected
  • Disinfection by-products
    Not monitored
  • Other
    1 above · 1 not detected
  • Above a limit or reference
  • Detected
  • Not detected
  • Not monitored
Every detected result

2 detected results

  • E. coli
    E. coliEPA SDWIS violations · 2021
    Federal MCL
    —
    Above limit
  • PFBA
    Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)EPA UCMR 5 · 2025
    No federal or state limit; shown for transparency
    6.8ng/L
    Detected · no limit
30 other contaminants tested, none detected
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 6:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFBS
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpA
  • PFHpS
  • PFHxA
  • PFHxS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFOA
  • PFOS
  • PFPeA
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA
  • Lithium
  • Lead (90th percentile)

Compliance and coverage

Lead service lines

10,542service lines inventoried

  • Lead5
  • Galvanized, to replace4
  • Material unknown5,480
  • Not lead5,053

From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.

Compliance

3health-based violations in the last 10 years

From EPA SDWIS. Counted once per contaminant per year, as in the Track record score.

Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset

No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.

A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.

What you can do

Test first, then treat what was found

  1. 01 · TestTest your own tap

    A tap test can confirm levels at your home before you choose treatment.

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  2. 02 · PFASReverse osmosis, or carbon certified for PFAS

    PFBA 6.8 ng/L detected (no federal or state limit)

    NSF/ANSI 58 or 53, with PFBA named on the listing
    Treatment for PFAS →

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Understand:PFAS in Madisonville Light

Commercial

No certified match for these concerns yet

Each card names which of this system’s findings its current certification covers, and which it doesn’t.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who does MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER serve?

MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER (PWS ID KY0540936) is a public water system serving 28,102 people in Madisonville Light, Kentucky.

Where does MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER get its water?

MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER is on record as drawing from surface water. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.

What does MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER's monitoring record show?

PurityMap's record for MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER holds 32 findings: 1 above a reference, 1 detected with no limit and 30 not detected, from 32 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.

Is MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER's water safe to drink?

PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.

How current is this MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER data?

The latest published record for MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER is dated 2026-09-16. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.

Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?

No. It is assessed at the water-system level from MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.

What contaminants were detected in MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER?

E. coli and Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) were detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.

What should I do if I'm concerned about PFAS in MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER's water?

Start with what the record shows: the PFAS findings above list each measured value against its reference. This record cannot show your home's plumbing, so a tap test tells you what reaches your glass. If you decide to treat your water, look for a filter whose certification covers the specific PFAS compounds in your record; the section "Certified for a concern found here" lists only products with a current certification record for these concerns.

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As listed for this system in EPA's records. Your water bill names your supplier.

Sources and dataAll 32 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule) · EPA SDWIS violations+
SubstanceResultReferenceSampledStatusEvidence
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-03-03Not detected—
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-03-03Not detected—
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)6.8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Detected, no limitView evidence
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)< 3 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)< 3 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detectedView evidence
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-03-03Not detected—
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-03-03Not detected—
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2025-06-19 to 2026-06-02Not detected—
Lithium< 9 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)2025-06-19 to 2026-03-03Not detected—
Lead (90th percentile)Non-Detect (ND)15 µg/L federal action level2022–2024 monitoring periodNot detectedView evidence
E. coli=Federal MCL2021Above guidelineView evidence
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results

    UCMR5 Analytical Results: MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER (KY0540936)

    US EPA

    Published
    2026-01-15
    Newest sample
    2026-06-02
    Findings here
    30

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER (KY0540936)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-07-09
    Newest sample
    2024
    Findings here
    1

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    EPA SDWIS Violations & Enforcement: MADISONVILLE LIGHT & WATER (KY0540936)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-07-09
    Newest sample
    2021
    Findings here
    1

    View source ↗Source record

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