What was found in Parksville'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 | 270 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 144 µg/L 240% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72.9 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0063 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0040 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 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 Parksville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PARKSVILLE WATER DISTRICT | 4,261 |
Frequently asked questions about Parksville tap water
Is Parksville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 9 contaminants in the water serving Parksville. 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 Parksville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Parksville, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Parksville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Parksville include Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Lead, Pfpea. 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.