What was found in Jenkins'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 | 1106.5 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 460 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 360 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 307.3 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 113.62 µg/L 142% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 91.71 µg/L 153% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 53.85 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.32 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.8 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.436 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 1.28 pCi/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.21 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.1930 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | 0.1600 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 0.5000 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0210 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JENKINS WATER SYSTEM · 2,609 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jenkins
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JENKINS WATER SYSTEM | 2,609 |
Frequently asked questions about Jenkins tap water
Is Jenkins tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Jenkins. 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 Jenkins?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Jenkins, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jenkins's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jenkins include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, 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.