What was found in Falmouth'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 | 1160 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: FALMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,861 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 316.665 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT · 5,515 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 972.3 µg/L — FALMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,861 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 700 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: FALMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,861 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 86 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT · 5,515 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 116.5 µg/L — PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH · 3,713 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 83.095 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT · 5,515 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 91.85 µg/L — FALMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,861 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 17.3 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the city: FALMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,861 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT · 5,515 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 9 µg/L — FALMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,861 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.065 pCi/L 81% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: FALMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,861 people · 2017 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.9 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the city: FALMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,861 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: FALMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,861 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.3000 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: FALMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,861 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: FALMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,861 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0188 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT · 5,515 people · 2024 | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0139 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT · 5,515 people · 2024 | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0121 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT · 5,515 people · 2024 | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0027 mg/L 18% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT · 5,515 people · 2023
Highest in the city: 0.0110 mg/L — FALMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,861 people · 2024 | 4/4 | LCR |
| Pfba | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT · 5,515 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0082 µg/L — PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH · 3,713 people · 2023 | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT · 5,515 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0056 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT · 5,515 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT · 5,515 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT · 5,515 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Falmouth
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| EAST PENDLETON WATER DISTRICT | 5,515 |
| FALMOUTH WATER DEPARTMENT | 3,861 |
| PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1/SOUTH | 3,713 |
| PENDLETON CO WATER DISTRICT #1 / NORTH | 1,485 |
Frequently asked questions about Falmouth tap water
Is Falmouth tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Falmouth. 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 Falmouth?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Falmouth, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Falmouth's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Falmouth include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.