Louisville
KY

Is Louisville, KY Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Louisville tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 18 of 18 ZIP codes show detections above EPA health guidelines, primarily for PFPeA. A certified filter is recommended for households that want an additional layer of protection.

2Water systems
18ZIP codes
100%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Metro areaLouisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
Latest data2024-04-08

Where Does Louisville Get Its Water?

Water in Louisville, KY is provided by 2 public water systems: LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY and DEL-CO WATER COMPANY, INC..

How Is Louisville Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), post-ozone biofiltration and slow sand filtration.

What's in Louisville Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Louisville public water systems. 18 of 18 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
PFPeA 0.0054 µg/L 0.003 µg/L 18 ZIPs Above guideline
lithium 12.9 µg/L 10 µg/L 1 ZIP Above guideline
PFBA 0.0082 µg/L — 1 ZIP Within guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
PFHxA 0.0062 µg/L — 18 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Louisville

Based on EPA monitoring data, 18 of 18 ZIP codes in Louisville 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 Broad-Spectrum Filters for This Water Profile

This city profile includes PFAS detections, chlorine disinfection, and other dissolved contaminants. Reverse osmosis (RO) systems certified under NSF/ANSI 58 provide broad reduction coverage; for PFAS specifically, confirm NSF/ANSI P473 or equivalent PFAS reduction certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Louisville Tap Water

Is Louisville tap water safe to drink?

Louisville tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 18 of 18 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 Louisville tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Louisville water systems include: PFPeA, lithium, PFBA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Louisville get its drinking water?

Louisville receives water from 2 public water systems, including LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY.

Do I need a water filter in Louisville?

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 Louisville tap water tested?

Public water systems in Louisville 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 Louisville

Water utilities serving Louisville, 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.

Modeled boundaries are shown with a dashed outline.

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