What was found in Wilmore'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 | 899 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 420.5 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 100 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 94.72 µg/L 118% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 73.6 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 20 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 12 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 11.29999999999994 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 9 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.2000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0390 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0045 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WILMORE WATER WORKS · 5,762 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wilmore
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WILMORE WATER WORKS | 5,762 |
Frequently asked questions about Wilmore tap water
Is Wilmore tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Wilmore. 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 Wilmore?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wilmore, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wilmore's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wilmore include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, 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.