What was found in Ledbetter'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 | 1265 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 472 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 114 µg/L 760% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 97.18 µg/L 121% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 57.4 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 42.85 µg/L 2.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 10.24 pCi/L 68% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.79 pCi/L 36% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2400 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0043 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT · 2,729 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Ledbetter
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LEDBETTER WATER DISTRICT | 2,729 |
Frequently asked questions about Ledbetter tap water
Is Ledbetter tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Ledbetter. 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 Ledbetter?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Ledbetter, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Ledbetter's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Ledbetter include Fluoride, Copper, Lead, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.