What was found in Mayslick'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 | 181 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO TRAIL WATER ASSOC · 4,514 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 98.535 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO TRAIL WATER ASSOC · 4,514 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 75.97 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO TRAIL WATER ASSOC · 4,514 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.9 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO TRAIL WATER ASSOC · 4,514 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0220 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO TRAIL WATER ASSOC · 4,514 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO TRAIL WATER ASSOC · 4,514 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO TRAIL WATER ASSOC · 4,514 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO TRAIL WATER ASSOC · 4,514 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0042 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BUFFALO TRAIL WATER ASSOC · 4,514 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BUFFALO TRAIL WATER ASSOC · 4,514 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mayslick
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BUFFALO TRAIL WATER ASSOC | 4,514 |
Frequently asked questions about Mayslick tap water
Is Mayslick tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Mayslick. 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 Mayslick?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mayslick, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mayslick's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mayslick include Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, 6:2 Fts. 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.