What was found in Hyden'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 | 1089.9999999999998 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 300 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 84.39999999999999 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 65.39999999999999 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 62.27999999999997 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 36.99999999999999 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Selenium | 4 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.6 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.8650 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.8000 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,614 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Hyden
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HYDEN LESLIE CO WATER DISTRICT | 9,614 |
Frequently asked questions about Hyden tap water
Is Hyden tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Hyden. 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 Hyden?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Hyden, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hyden's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hyden include Fluoride, Nitrate, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Copper. 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.