What was found in Salvisa'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 | 2040 µg/L 157% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 134 µg/L 223% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 114.7 µg/L 143% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 75 µg/L 500% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0108 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Salvisa
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NORTH MERCER WATER DISTRICT | 9,775 |
Frequently asked questions about Salvisa tap water
Is Salvisa tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Salvisa. 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 Salvisa?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Salvisa, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Salvisa's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Salvisa include Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Lead, 6:2 Fts. 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.