Water Quality in Richmond, KY (40475)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 40475.

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 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 43% of US ZIP codes.

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

65,961

Population

12

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

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)

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)

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

Milford Water District

Purchased surface water 3,234 people served
0 violations

Blue Grass Army Depot

Surface water 500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Brockton Trailer Court

Purchased surface water 220 people served
0 violations

University Mobile Home Park

Purchased surface water 200 people served
0 violations

Luxon Trailer Park Estates

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Col D J Williams Pistol Range

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

T/H Mobile Home Park

Purchased groundwater 13 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
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 (40475) has more violations than 43% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 3.

Fewer violations 43th 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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