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Notice by Columbia Adair Utilities District, water system Notice by Columbia/Adair Utilities - System ID#: KY0011016 We Failed to Perform Activities Required to Address Coliform Bacteria Contamination of the Water System - Violation 2026-24 During recent routine monitoring, our water system tested positive for total colforms. Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, waterborne pathogens may be present or that a potential pathway exists through which contamination may enter the drinking water distribution system. We found coliforms indicating the need to look for potential problems in water treatment or distribution. When this occurs, we are reguired to conduct assessments to identily probiems and to correct any probiems that are found. We failed to conduct the required assessment by October 26, 2025. What should I do? * You do not need to boil your water or take other corrective actions. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. * If you have a severely compromised immune system, are pregnant, or are elderly, you may be at increased risk and should seek advice from your healthcare provider about drinking this water. You should also seek advice from your healthcare provider about using the water if you have an infant. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by bacteria and other disease-causing organisms are available from EPA's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. What does this mean? Since total coliform bacteria are generally not harmful themselves, this is not an emergency. If it had been you would have been notified within 24 hours. Failure to identify and correct the defects has the potential to cause continued distribution system contamination. Inadequately treated or inadequately protected water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms can cause symptoms such as diarrhea. nausea, cramps. and associated headaches. What happened and what is being done? On September 26, 2025 we had two bacteriological samples that tested positive for coliform bacteria. We collected follow-up samples and no additional bacteria was found. We also performed a Level 1 Assessment on October 2, 2025 and was not able to determine the cause of the positive samples. We failed to submit the assessment electrenically to the Kentucky Division of Water and they did not recerve a copy during the required time period. We are taking steps to assure documents are submitted property: For more information, please contact Bradley Miller at 270-384-2181 or 221 Dohoney Trace, Columbia, KY 42728. "Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail. This story was posted on 2026-03-12 00:38:55
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