What was found in Greenup's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1240 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 600 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 350 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 330 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 179.1 µg/L 224% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 164.7 µg/L 274% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 33 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0870 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greenup
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GREENUP WATER SYSTEM | 12,193 |
Frequently asked questions about Greenup tap water
Is Greenup tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Greenup. 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 Greenup?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Greenup, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greenup's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greenup include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found 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.