Water Quality in Lexington, KY (40515)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 40515.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved.

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.

37,384

Population

12

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

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

Nicholasville Water Department

Surface water 35,266 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Winchester Municipal Utilities

Surface water 29,823 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jessamine S Elkhorn Water Dist

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 8,826 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved

Spears Water Company Inc

Purchased surface water 7,974 people served
0 violations

East Clark Co Water District

Purchased surface water 7,366 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Jessamine Co Water District #1

Purchased surface water 6,831 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Wilmore Water Works

1 health-based
Surface water 5,762 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Boonesboro Wt Assoc/Ky Amer

Purchased surface water 4,435 people served
0 violations

River Front Rv

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Iroquois Hunt Club

Purchased surface water 150 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Lexington (40515) 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.

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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