Water Quality in Morehead, KY (41164)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 41164.

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. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

12,574

Population

12

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (12)

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)

Rattlesnake Ridge Water District

2 health-based
Surface water 11,397 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

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)

Olive Hill Municipal Water Works

All resolved
Surface water 6,192 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Grayson Lake State Park

Purchased surface water 400 people served
0 violations

Carter Caves Golf Course Plant

Surface water 370 people served
0 violations

Olive Hill/Carter Caves Plant

Purchased surface water 370 people served
0 violations

Upper Tygart Elementary School

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Burchetts Trailer Park

Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Concord Child Dev Center

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Northeast Ky Dev/Cliffside

Groundwater 30 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

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 (41164) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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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