Marion County Water District

Marion County Water District purchases water from two primary sources. From Campbellsville (serving Highway 208 Southern, St. Matthews Cemetery Road Southern and Highway 527 South), which sources surface water from Green River Tank and City Tank in Taylor Region. Analysis shows low susceptibility to contamination overall, though the Green River Tank faces potential long-term risks from row crops, highways, forestland, and pastureland.

The City Tank shows greater vulnerability due to lower water flow, more contamination sources, and its location within Campbellsville. The complete Source Water Assessment Plan is available at the Campbellsville Municipal Water Program office.

Water purchased from Lebanon (serving all of Marion County and southern Nelson County) comes from Rolling Fork Water and Fagan Branch Reservoir. These sources show moderate contamination susceptibility. High-concern areas for Rolling Fork River include underground storage tanks, an active landfill, row crops, and transportation infrastructure. For Fagan Branch Reservoir, concerns include row crops, potential chemical spills, underground storage tanks, and vehicle accidents that could release hazardous materials.

All municipal water, including bottled varieties, naturally contains some contaminants. Their presence doesn't necessarily indicate health risks. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, contact the EPA's Safe Municipal Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Water sources (both tap and bottled) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels across land or underground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals, sometimes radioactive material, and substances from animal or human activity. Potential contaminants include:

• Microbial contaminants from sewage plants, septic systems, livestock, or wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants like salts and metals from natural sources, stormwater runoff, wastewater, or agricultural operations
• Pesticides and herbicides from stormwater runoff and agricultural/residential use
• Organic chemicals from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, or septic systems
• Radioactive contaminants occurring naturally or from energy production activities

EPA regulations limit contaminant levels in public water systems, while FDA regulations establish similar standards for bottled water. Certain populations may be more vulnerable to water contaminants, including those undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, people with HIV/AIDS or immune disorders, some elderly individuals, and infants. These individuals should seek advice from healthcare providers regarding their municipal water consumption.

Regarding lead: Elevated lead levels can cause serious health problems, particularly for pregnant women and young children. Lead in municipal water primarily comes from service line materials and home plumbing components. While your water utility provides quality water, it cannot control materials used in plumbing systems. After water sits for several hours, you can minimize lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. For concerns about lead, consider water testing. More information is available from the Safe Municipal Water Hotline or at https://www.EPA.gov/safewater/lead.

Common municipal service inquiries include:

1. General Finance & Taxes
2. Land Development
3. Snow Removal
4. Trash & Recycling
5. Utilities (Water & Sewer Service)

If you cannot locate an answer to your question here, please use our "Tell Us About It" general request form to submit your inquiry to the Town Manager's Office.