Monitoring and Assessments - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet

Assessments

The responsibility for assessing the quality of water in the Commonwealth's streams, lakes and wetlands lies with the Division of Water (DOW). Monitoring is performed in river basins on a rotating basis and a determination regarding whether the waterbody is supporting its designated use(s) is made.

Groundwater Monitoring and Evaluation

Groundwater Quality Reports and the statewide Ambient Groundwater Monitoring Program provides baseline groundwater data on aquifer characterization, ambient groundwater quality and nonpoint source pollution.

Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)

A harmful algal bloom, or HAB, occurs when toxin-producing cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, grow excessively in a body of water. Learn more about HABs in Kentucky.

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a widely used group of chemicals that have been found in the environment and may have harmful health effects. Researchers and state and federal agencies continue to investigate the potential health effects, levels of PFAS in the environment, and management options.

Surface Water Monitoring

The Division of Water has multiple monitoring programs designed to examine various components of water quality related to rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs.

Volunteer Monitoring

Caring for the Commonwealth's water resources is not only the mission of DOW, but also a worthy task for Kentucky's citizens in general. DOW has several programs designed to foster and facilitate public involvement.

Quick Links

Download Integrated Reportsincluding 303(d) Lists CALMConsolidated Assessment and Listing Methodology Water Health Portal Monitoring and Assessment SOPs TMDL Program Water Quality StandardsIncluding Special Use Waters and Designated Uses

Advisories

Boil Water AdvisoryContact your local health department for advisories that impact your area.Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) Viewer Swimming Advisories Fish Consumption Advisories

Monitoring and Assessments Division of Water