Water Quality in Glasgow, KY (42127)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 42127.

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.

7,030

Population

8

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (8)

Glasgow Water Company

Surface water 36,766 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Glasgow Water Co Plant #1

Surface water 17,820 people served
0 violations

Green River Valley Water District

Surface water 17,431 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mammoth Cave/Central System

Purchased surface water 5,000 people served
0 violations

Caveland Environmental Authority, Inc.

Purchased surface water 3,264 people served
0 violations

Brownsville Municipal Water System

1 health-based
Purchased surface water 1,441 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 7 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lester Cline Water System

Purchased surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Cave City Water System

Purchased surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-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: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Glasgow (42127) 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.

Reverse Osmosis System

Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.

Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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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