Water Quality in Richmond, KY (40403)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 40403.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

27,607

Population

10

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Richmond Utilities

1 health-based
Surface water 35,640 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Madison Co Utilities District

Purchased surface water 25,120 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Garrard Co Water Assoc Inc

All resolved
Purchased surface water 14,806 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Southern Madison Water District

All resolved
Purchased surface water 14,707 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Western Rockcastle Water Assoc

Purchased surface water 12,623 people served
0 violations

Berea Municipal Utilities

Surface water 9,972 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kirksville Water Association

Purchased surface water 5,940 people served
0 violations

Us Forest Service Turkey Foot

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Us Forest Service/S-Tree Camp

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Us Forest Service/S Tree Shelt

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

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?

Richmond (40403) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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