What was found in Pineville'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 | 1010 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 16,573 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 230.5 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 16,573 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 276 µg/L — BELL COUNTY FORESTRY CAMP · 275 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 140 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 16,573 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 240 µg/L — BELL COUNTY FORESTRY CAMP · 275 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 54.894999999999996 µg/L 91% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 16,573 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 101.24999999999999 µg/L — BELL COUNTY FORESTRY CAMP · 275 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 68.91 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 16,573 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 75 µg/L — FONDE WATER SYSTEM · 65 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 50 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 16,573 people · 2014 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 8.8 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 16,573 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 17.65 µg/L — BELL COUNTY FORESTRY CAMP · 275 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.799999999999997 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 16,573 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: BELL COUNTY FORESTRY CAMP · 275 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 16,573 people · 2014 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 16,573 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.3000 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the city: BELL COUNTY FORESTRY CAMP · 275 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 16,573 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 16,573 people · 2023 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pineville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM | 16,573 |
| BELL COUNTY FORESTRY CAMP | 275 |
| FONDE WATER SYSTEM | 65 |
Frequently asked questions about Pineville tap water
Is Pineville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Pineville. 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 Pineville?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pineville, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pineville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pineville include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.