What was found in Whitley City'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 | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 248.7 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 72 µg/L 90% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 63.105 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 23.6 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 19.55 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.25 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 5.5 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 4 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 3 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 2 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.942 pCi/L 39% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.4000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0059 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 34,439 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Whitley City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MCCREARY COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | 34,439 |
Frequently asked questions about Whitley City tap water
Is Whitley City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Whitley City. 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 Whitley City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Whitley City, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Whitley City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Whitley City include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, 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.