Water Quality in Corbin, KY (40940)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 40940.

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 are also 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 62% of US ZIP codes.

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

367

Population

9

Water Systems

8

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (9)

Pineville Water System

All resolved
Surface water 16,573 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Corbin Utilities Commission

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

Water Service Corporation Of Kentucky

Surface water 12,022 people served
0 violations

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)

Frakes Elementary School

Groundwater 162 people served
0 violations

Henderson Settlement

Surface water 155 people served
0 violations

Partin House Water System

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Pine Mtn Elem School

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
6 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
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?

Corbin (40940) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.

Fewer violations 62th 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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