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-basedMadison Co Utilities District
Garrard Co Water Assoc Inc
All resolvedSouthern Madison Water District
All resolvedWestern Rockcastle Water Assoc
Berea Municipal Utilities
Kirksville Water Association
Us Forest Service Turkey Foot
Us Forest Service/S-Tree Camp
Us Forest Service/S Tree Shelt
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: 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.
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.