Is Olive Hill, KY Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Olive Hill, 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 Olive Hill Get Its Water?
Water in Olive Hill, KY is provided by 2 public water systems: OLIVE HILL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS and RATTLESNAKE RIDGE WATER DISTRICT.
How Is Olive Hill Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration).
What's in Olive Hill Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Olive Hill 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 | 1 ZIP | Within guideline |
| 8:2 FTS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Olive Hill
Current EPA monitoring data for Olive Hill 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 Olive Hill Tap Water
Is Olive Hill tap water safe to drink?
Olive Hill 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 Olive Hill tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Olive Hill water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 8:2 FTS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Olive Hill get its drinking water?
Olive Hill receives water from 2 public water systems, including OLIVE HILL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS.
Do I need a water filter in Olive Hill?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Olive Hill. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Olive Hill tap water tested?
Public water systems in Olive Hill 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 2025-11-03.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Olive Hill
- 41164 - Olive Hill tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Olive Hill, 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.
- OLIVE HILL MUNICIPAL WATER WORKSLooks OK
- RATTLESNAKE RIDGE WATER DISTRICTLooks OK
Also covers / overlaps with
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