What was found in Mt Washington'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 678 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 99 µg/L 124% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 37.4 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 22 µg/L 147% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0072 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0041 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mt Washington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MT WASHINGTON WATER COMPANY | 23,760 |
Frequently asked questions about Mt Washington tap water
Is Mt Washington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Mt Washington. 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 Mt Washington?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mt Washington, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mt Washington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mt Washington include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, PFOA. 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.