Water Quality in Lexington, KY (40361)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 40361.

Past Health-Based Violations

7 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 62% of US ZIP codes.

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

18,361

Population

14

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (14)

Kentucky-American Water Co

Surface water 299,501 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kentucky-American Water Co/Rr

Surface water 42,000 people served
0 violations

Harrison Co Water Assoc

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 16,736 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

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)

Cynthiana Municipal Water Works

Surface water 7,263 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 5 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

Ruddles Elementary School

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Center Hill Elementary School

Groundwater 190 people served
0 violations

Paris Stockyard, Inc

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Martin T Lynch Water Company

Purchased surface water 40 people served
0 violations

Xalapa Farms Water System

Surface water 30 people served
0 violations

Apache Trailer Park

Purchased surface water 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Lexington (40361) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.

Fewer violations 62th 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

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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