What was found in Campton's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1587.5 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 280 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 224.5 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 139.28999999999994 µg/L 232% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 120.36999999999995 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 63.69999999999985 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 17.2 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.975 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.6 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.8000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0820 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0430 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM · 6,600 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Campton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CAMPTON WATER SYSTEM | 6,600 |
Frequently asked questions about Campton tap water
Is Campton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Campton. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Campton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Campton, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Campton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Campton include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.