What was found in Buckner'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1374.5 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: OLDHAM COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 38,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1087.5 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: OLDHAM COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 38,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1078.3 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: OLDHAM COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 38,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 38.85 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: OLDHAM COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 38,409 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 36.39 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: OLDHAM COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 38,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9.8 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: OLDHAM COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 38,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.47 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: OLDHAM COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 38,409 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: OLDHAM COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 38,409 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Buckner
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| OLDHAM COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 38,409 |
Frequently asked questions about Buckner tap water
Is Buckner tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants in the water serving Buckner. 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 Buckner?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Buckner, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Buckner's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Buckner include Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Barium, 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.