Water Quality in Mt Vernon, KY (40445)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 40445.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 2 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are20 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
755
Population
2
Water Systems
20
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (2)
Western Rockcastle Water Assoc
Livingston Municipal Water Works
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
How Does This Compare?
Mt Vernon (40445) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 20, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.