42649
Pine Knot, KY
McCreary County
MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT

Is tap water in Stearns (42649) safe to drink?

Looks OK
Last tested: April 2025
Looks OK
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data. Last tested April 2025.
CDP:
Township:
  • Pine Knot CCD, KY
Community:
  • Strunk, KY

The short answer for Stearns (42649)

Pine Knot tap water tested within EPA guidelines across all compounds checked (tested April 2025). See the complete test results, measurements, and what was tested.

The health risk for Pine Knot

Your water system was tested for chemical contaminants. No exceedances were detected in the most recent test period.
  • All tested compounds were below lab detection limits.
PFAS & other tested compounds (parts per trillion (ppt)) April 2025
0 EPA limit Not detected
Not detected
Detected
measurement
Below detection limit
EPA limit
guideline
Below limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: Below detection limit | Your water: Not detected
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Most elevated compounds

No compounds above or close to EPA limits in available data.

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McCreary Co. WTP · Tested: April 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

McCreary WTP2 · Tested: April 2025

Compound Measurement EPA Limit Comparison
lithium <9.000 µg/L 10 µg/L Below limit
PFHxS <0.003 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
HFPO-DA <0.005 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFNA <0.004 µg/L 0.01 µg/L Below limit
PFHxA <0.003 µg/L 3 µg/L Below limit
PFBA <0.005 µg/L 6 µg/L Below limit
11Cl-PF3OUdS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
4:2 FTS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
6:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
8:2 FTS <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Below limit
9Cl-PF3ONS <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit
ADONA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFBS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFDoA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFHpS <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFOA <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFOS <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Below limit
PFPeA <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Below limit
PFTrDA <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Below limit
PFUnA <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Below limit

Water utilities serving ZIP 42649

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP 42649 Tap Water

What's in ZIP 42649 tap water?

ZIP 42649 did not show contaminants above EPA health guidelines in the latest available dataset. The full table on this page lists every compound that was tested.

Who provides tap water in ZIP 42649?

Public records identify MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT as a primary water system associated with ZIP 42649. Service boundaries can vary by address, so confirm exact service with the utility.

When was ZIP 42649 tap water last tested?

The most recent test date used in this report is April 2025. EnviroClarity last refreshed this page on 2026-05-05.

Where can I find the official water quality report for ZIP 42649?

Every U.S. public water system is required to publish an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). Contact MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT or visit their website for the latest official report covering ZIP 42649. The EPA also maintains a national CCR locator.

Do I still need a water filter in ZIP 42649?

Even when EPA-tracked compounds are within limits, some households use a certified filter for taste, odor, or to add a margin against trace contaminants below the reporting limit. Match any filter's certifications (NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58, or P473) to the specific compounds you care about.

Primary source EPA UCMR5 (2023-2025)
Guideline source EPA drinking water standard (PFDA: 0,003 µg/L)
Last tested April 2025
Last page update 2026-05-05

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