Paintsville
KY

Is Paintsville, KY Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Paintsville tap water meets federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards but 3 of 4 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.

4Water systems
4ZIP codes
75%ZIPs above EPA guideline
Latest data2025-05-21

Where Does Paintsville Get Its Water?

Water in Paintsville, KY is provided by 4 public water systems: PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS, BIG SANDY WATER DISTRICT, MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 and PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES.

How Is Paintsville Tap Water Treated?

Treated water is disinfected using free chlorine and on-site generated disinfectant. Treatment includes conventional treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and filtration), direct filtration and membrane filtration.

What's in Paintsville Tap Water?

The following contaminants were detected most frequently in Paintsville public water systems. 3 of 4 ZIP codes showed detections above EPA health guidelines.

ContaminantPeak detectedEPA guidelineZIPs detectedStatus
lithium 36 µg/L 10 µg/L 3 ZIPs Above guideline
PFTrDA 0.007 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
11Cl-PF3OUdS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
HFPO-DA 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline
6:2 FTS 0.005 µg/L — 0 ZIPs Within guideline

Health Risk Profile for Paintsville

Based on EPA monitoring data, 3 of 4 ZIP codes in Paintsville 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 Paintsville Tap Water

Is Paintsville tap water safe to drink?

Paintsville tap water meets Safe Drinking Water Act requirements but 3 of 4 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 Paintsville tap water?

The most commonly detected contaminants in Paintsville water systems include: lithium, PFTrDA, 11Cl-PF3OUdS. See the ZIP-level reports for exact measurements and EPA guideline comparisons.

Where does Paintsville get its drinking water?

Paintsville receives water from 4 public water systems, including PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS.

Do I need a water filter in Paintsville?

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 Paintsville tap water tested?

Public water systems in Paintsville 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 2025-05-21.

Tap water reports by ZIP in Paintsville

Water utilities serving Paintsville, 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. Outlines appear when service-area boundary data is available for this ZIP.

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