Is Owensboro, KY Tap Water Safe to Drink?
Owensboro, 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 Owensboro Get Its Water?
Water in Owensboro, KY is provided by 3 public water systems: OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES, E DAVIESS CO WATER ASSOC INC and S E DAVIESS CO WATER DISTRICT.
How Is Owensboro Tap Water Treated?
Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration) and slow sand filtration.
What's in Owensboro Tap Water?
The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Owensboro 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 |
| HFPO-DA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
| PFBA | 0.005 µg/L | — | 0 ZIPs | Within guideline |
Health Risk Profile for Owensboro
Current EPA monitoring data for Owensboro 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 Owensboro Tap Water
Is Owensboro tap water safe to drink?
Owensboro 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 Owensboro tap water?
The most commonly detected contaminants in Owensboro water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, HFPO-DA. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.
Where does Owensboro get its drinking water?
Owensboro receives water from 3 public water systems, including OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIES.
Do I need a water filter in Owensboro?
Current data does not show guideline exceedances in Owensboro. A certified filter can still reduce trace contaminants and improve taste for households that prefer filtered water.
How often is Owensboro tap water tested?
Public water systems in Owensboro 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 2023-09-06.
Tap water reports by ZIP in Owensboro
- 42301 - Sorgho, Owensboro tap water report Some concern
- 42303 - Whitesville-Philpot CCD, Owensboro tap water report Some concern
Water utilities serving Owensboro, 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.
- OWENSBORO MUNICIPAL UTILITIESLooks OK
Also covers / overlaps with
- Utica-Stanley CCD, KY · Township
- Moseleyville, KY · CDP
- Owensboro CCD, KY · Township
- Philpot, KY · CDP
- Sorgho, KY · CDP
- Thruston, KY · CDP
- Whitesville-Philpot CCD, KY · Township