What was found in Paris'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2975.5 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2060 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1162 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroethylene | 428 µg/L 8560% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 339 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 88.85 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 71.41 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 26.5 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 8 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Vinyl Chloride | 1.165 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.15 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.7000 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.7000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfba | 0.0060 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PARIS WATER WORKS · 14,139 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Paris
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PARIS WATER WORKS | 14,139 |
Frequently asked questions about Paris tap water
Is Paris tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Paris. 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 Paris?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Paris, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Paris's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Paris include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Trichloroethylene, 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.