Water Quality in Whitley City, KY (40769)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 40769.

Past Health-Based Violations

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

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

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

18,218

Population

17

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (17)

Mccreary County Water District

Surface water 34,439 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Corbin Utilities Commission

All resolved
Surface water 16,065 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Whitley Co Water District

3 health-based
Purchased surface water 9,825 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved

Cumberland Falls Highway Water District

3 health-based
Purchased surface water 9,498 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Williamsburg Water Department

Surface water 5,554 people served
0 violations

Whitley Co Water District #2

Purchased surface water 4,666 people served
0 violations

Whitley Water/Fairview-Ky Hill

Purchased surface water 2,379 people served
0 violations

Whitley Co Water Dist/Wofford

Purchased surface water 686 people served
0 violations

Whitley C Wd/Pleasant View

Purchased surface water 521 people served
0 violations

Whitley C Wd/Emlyn

Purchased surface water 462 people served
0 violations

Whitley Co. Water District 92 West

Purchased surface water 321 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Liberty Elementary School

Purchased surface water 250 people served
0 violations

Whitley Co Water Dist/Rockhold

Groundwater 201 people served
0 violations

Boston Elementary School

Purchased groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Piney Grove Head Start

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

Jellico Creek Elem School

Groundwater 32 people served
0 violations

Poplar Creek Mining Co Inc

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
2 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Whitley City (40769) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

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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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