Is Covington, KY Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Covington, KY tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Contaminants including lithium have been detected at or below guideline thresholds.
Where Does Covington Get Its Water?
Water in Covington, KY is provided by 2 public water systems: NORTHERN KENTUCKY WATER DISTRICT and PATRIOT WATER DEPARTMENT.
How Is Covington Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and granular activated carbon filtration.
What's in Covington Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Covington public water systems. All detected levels fall at or below EPA health guidelines in this dataset.
| Contaminant | Peak detected | EPA guideline | ZIPs detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lithium | 9 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFTrDA | 0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | 3 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Covington
Current EPA monitoring data for Covington shows contaminant levels within guideline thresholds across all ZIP codes in this dataset. As with all public water systems, sensitive populations may choose to use a certified filter for additional peace of mind.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Covington Tap Water
Is Covington tap water safe to drink?
Covington tap water currently meets EPA health guidelines across all monitored ZIP codes in this dataset. Sensitive populations may still choose to use a certified filter as a precaution.
What contaminants are in Covington tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Covington water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 11Cl-PF3OUdS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Covington get its drinking water?
Covington receives water from 2 public water systems, including NORTHERN KENTUCKY WATER DISTRICT.
Do I need a water filter in Covington?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Covington. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Covington tap water tested?
Public water systems in Covington are required by the EPA to test for regulated contaminants on schedules ranging from daily (for microbials and disinfectants) to annual or triennial (for many chemical contaminants). Results are published in annual Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs). The data on this page reflects the most recent available EPA monitoring results, with the latest sample date of 2024-04-08.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Covington
- 41011 - Park Hills, Covington tap water report Some concern
- 41014 - Covington CCD, Covington tap water report Some concern
- 41017 - Edgewood, Covington tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Covington, KY
Service area boundaries are approximate and based on state filings or modeled estimates. Contact your utility to confirm exact service at a specific address.
- NORTHERN KENTUCKY WATER DISTRICTAction advised
- PATRIOT WATER DEPARTMENTLooks OK