What was found in Beattyville'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 | 1073 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 900 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 296.5 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 119.92 µg/L 9.2% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 103.8 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 85 µg/L 142% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 55 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 5 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.8700 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0078 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0070 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS · 8,428 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Beattyville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BEATTYVILLE WATER WORKS | 8,428 |
Frequently asked questions about Beattyville tap water
Is Beattyville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Beattyville. 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 Beattyville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Beattyville, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Beattyville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Beattyville 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.