Is Falls Of Rough, KY Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Falls Of Rough, 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 Falls Of Rough Get Its Water?
Water in Falls Of Rough, KY is provided by 3 public water systems: GRAYSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT, OHIO COUNTY WATER DISTRICT and HARDINSBURG RO WTP.
How Is Falls Of Rough Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using chloramines and free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), granular activated carbon filtration and membrane filtration.
What's in Falls Of Rough Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Falls Of Rough 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 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| 6:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Falls Of Rough
Current EPA monitoring data for Falls Of Rough 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 Falls Of Rough Tap Water
Is Falls Of Rough tap water safe to drink?
Falls Of Rough 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 Falls Of Rough tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Falls Of Rough water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Falls Of Rough get its drinking water?
Falls Of Rough receives water from 3 public water systems, including GRAYSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT.
Do I need a water filter in Falls Of Rough?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Falls Of Rough. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Falls Of Rough tap water tested?
Public water systems in Falls Of Rough 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 2024-12-10.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Falls Of Rough
- 40119 - Falls Of Rough tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Falls Of Rough, 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.
- GRAYSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICTLooks OK
- HARDINSBURG RO WTPLooks OK
- OHIO COUNTY WATER DISTRICTLooks OK