Water Quality in Whitesburg, KY (41858)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 41858.

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 are also 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

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.

7,031

Population

27

Water Systems

3

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (27)

Whitesburg Water Works

1 health-based
Surface water 3,861 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Letcher Elem/High School

Groundwater 900 people served
0 violations

Cowan Elementary School

Purchased surface water 460 people served
0 violations

Double Quick Mart

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Martha Jane Potter Elem School

Groundwater 400 people served
0 violations

Hemphill Elem School

Groundwater 230 people served
0 violations

Arlie Bogg Elementary School

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Beckham Bates Elementary

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Parkway Motel Restaurant

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Scotia Coal Co

Groundwater 85 people served
0 violations

Martin Holbrook Rest & Mhp

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Ermine Senior Citizens Center

Surface water 65 people served
0 violations

K & S Dairy Bar

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Mountain Dairy Bar

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Reynolds Trailer Park

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Anns Country Kitchen

Groundwater 40 people served
0 violations

South East Coal Co

Groundwater 39 people served
0 violations

Campton Double Kwik

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Heritage Mhp #2

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Fields Trailer Court

Purchased surface water 24 people served
0 violations

Heritage Mhp #1

Groundwater 23 people served
0 violations

Herman Fields Trailer Park

Groundwater 16 people served
0 violations

Elkhorn Jellico Coal Co

Groundwater 13 people served
0 violations

Letcher Co Water & Sewer District

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Kings Creek Senior Citizens

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Oven Fork Senior Citizens Center

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Kingdom Come Settlement

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
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: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Whitesburg (41858) 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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