Water Quality in Winchester, KY (40353)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 40353.

Past Health-Based Violations

15 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 76% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

22,725

Population

14

Water Systems

17

Violations (5yr)

15

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

Winchester Municipal Utilities

Surface water 29,823 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Mt Sterling Water Works

2 health-based
Surface water 16,391 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Paris Water Works

1 health-based
Surface water 14,139 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Bath County Water District

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 10,083 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

East Clark Co Water District

Purchased surface water 7,366 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Judy Water Association

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 5,539 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Jeffersonville Water System

Purchased surface water 5,335 people served
0 violations

Boonesboro Wt Assoc/Ky Amer

Purchased surface water 4,435 people served
0 violations

Reid Village Water District

7 health-based
Purchased surface water 2,545 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 7 health-based · All resolved

Levee Rd Water Association Inc

All resolved
Purchased surface water 2,471 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Montgomery Co Water District #1

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 2,082 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb) ✓

Mt Sterling Golf/Country Club

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

First Church Of God

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Chevron Service Station

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
12 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Winchester (40353) has more violations than 76% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.

Fewer violations 76th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

NSF Certified Products → EPA Safe Drinking Water Guide →

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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