Water Quality in Morehead, KY (41049)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 41049.

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 is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 36% of US ZIP codes.

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

2,238

Population

6

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Rowan Water Inc

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 18,765 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Fleming Co Water Association

All resolved
Purchased surface water 9,693 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Morehead Utility Plant Board

Surface water 9,052 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Morehead State University

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

Campbell Mtn Girl Scout Camp

Surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Maxey Flats Burial Site

Purchased surface water 12 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
1 violation
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: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Morehead (41049) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2.

Fewer violations 36th 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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