Lexington-Fayette urban county
KY

Is Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Lexington-Fayette urban county tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 14 of 14 ZIP codes show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for lithium. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.

1Water system
14ZIP codes
100%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaLexington-Fayette, KY
Latest data2023-12-05

Where Does Lexington-Fayette urban county Get Its Water?

Water in Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY is provided by 1 public water system: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO.

How Is Lexington-Fayette urban county Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and calcium hypochlorite and chloramines and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), direct filtration, groundwater disinfection and post-ozone biofiltration.

What's in Lexington-Fayette urban county Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Lexington-Fayette urban county public water systems. 14 of 14 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 15 µg/L 10 µg/L 14 ZIPs Above guideline
6:2 FTS 0.0111 µg/L — 14 ZIPs Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFPeA 0.0052 µg/L — 14 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Lexington-Fayette urban county

Based on EPA monitoring data, 14 of 14 ZIP codes in Lexington-Fayette urban county have recorded detections above EPA health guidelines. Sensitive populations such as infants, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems may benefit from an additional layer of protection such as a certified point-of-use filter.

Best Filters for PFAS Water Profile

PFAS compounds are detected in this water supply. A reverse osmosis (RO) system or an activated-carbon filter specifically certified under NSF/ANSI P473 is required for reliable PFAS reduction. Standard pitcher and faucet filters without P473 certification do not remove PFAS.

Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System
Under-sink RO system

8-stage tankless RO system certified to NSF/ANSI 58, reduces 1,000+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, and nitrates.

Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
Pitcher filter

NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lexington-Fayette urban county Tap Water

Is Lexington-Fayette urban county tap water safe to drink?

Lexington-Fayette urban county tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 14 of 14 ZIP codes show contaminant levels above EPA health-based guidelines. A certified point-of-use filter adds an extra layer of protection.

What contaminants are in Lexington-Fayette urban county tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Lexington-Fayette urban county water systems include: lithium, 6:2 FTS, PFTrDA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Lexington-Fayette urban county get its drinking water?

Lexington-Fayette urban county receives water from one public water system, including KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO.

Do I need a water filter in Lexington-Fayette urban county?

If your ZIP code is among those with detections above EPA health guidelines, choose a filter certified for the specific contaminants shown in your ZIP report. Reverse osmosis is generally the broadest option for PFAS, lithium, and many other dissolved contaminants.

How often is Lexington-Fayette urban county tap water tested?

Public water systems in Lexington-Fayette urban county 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 2023-12-05.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Lexington-Fayette urban county

Water utilities serving Lexington-Fayette urban county, KY

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