Editorial advisory
What the data suggests for Webster County
Water Verdict
Webster County, Kentucky receives a poor water quality assessment with a grade of F and a score of 5.1 out of 100. The water supply has documented quality issues. Residents are strongly encouraged to use filtered or bottled water for drinking and to stay informed about utility improvement plans. Separately, EPA ATTAINS assessments track 8 water bodies in the county's watershed, none of which are currently listed as impaired under the Clean Water Act.
Violation Context
EPA SDWIS records for Webster County, Kentucky show 113 health-based violations, indicating multiple instances where federal contaminant limits or treatment requirements were not met. At 732.8 violations per 100,000 people served, this rate is high and signals significant water quality management issues. For independent context, 4,754 water-quality monitoring results have been recorded across the county in the EPA Water Quality Portal over the past five years.
Consumer Guidance
Webster County has a Grade F compliance record with 113 health-based violations — among the highest levels in the country. Webster County's drinking-water compliance score is 5.1 out of 100. Residents are strongly advised to use a certified NSF 58 reverse-osmosis filter or bottled water for all drinking and cooking until violations are corrected. Contacting the Kentucky Department of Environmental Quality or Health can expedite utility compliance action. There are 6 active water-quality monitoring sites in Webster County.
Regional Context
Webster County has poorer water quality than the average county in Kentucky. Its water score is 59.1 points lower than the state average, suggesting more challenges with contamination control or infrastructure than neighboring counties.
Advisory text summarizes county-level public records and is not a replacement for your utility's current Consumer Confidence Report or direct local notices.