What was found in Pikeville'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 | 1252 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 410 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 600 µg/L — PIKEVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,638 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 380 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 148.28 µg/L 185% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 49.75 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 84.4 µg/L — PIKEVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,638 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 51.97 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 44.6 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 26.3 µg/L — PIKEVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,638 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 3 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 10.8 µg/L — PIKEVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,638 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.85 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.69 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the city: PIKEVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,638 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the city: PIKEVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 9,638 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.3090 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 2,3,7,8-TCDD | 0.0000050 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 0.000030 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MOUNTAIN WATER DIST · 44,057 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pikeville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOUNTAIN WATER DIST | 44,057 |
| PIKEVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT | 9,638 |
Frequently asked questions about Pikeville tap water
Is Pikeville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Pikeville. 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 Pikeville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pikeville, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pikeville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pikeville include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Barium. 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.