What was found in Sharpsburg'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 382.5999999999999 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: SHARPSBURG WATER DISTRICT · 4,332 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 106.5 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: SHARPSBURG WATER DISTRICT · 4,332 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 91.5 µg/L 153% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: SHARPSBURG WATER DISTRICT · 4,332 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: SHARPSBURG WATER DISTRICT · 4,332 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0061 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARPSBURG WATER DISTRICT · 4,332 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: SHARPSBURG WATER DISTRICT · 4,332 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: SHARPSBURG WATER DISTRICT · 4,332 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sharpsburg
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SHARPSBURG WATER DISTRICT | 4,332 |
Frequently asked questions about Sharpsburg tap water
Is Sharpsburg tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 7 contaminants in the water serving Sharpsburg. 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 Sharpsburg?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sharpsburg, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sharpsburg's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sharpsburg include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, Pfba. 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.