What was found in Wickliffe'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 | 1455 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 1,264 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 264 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 1,264 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 160 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 1,264 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 110 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 1,264 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 24.9 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 1,264 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 20.45 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 1,264 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 8.65 pCi/L 173% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 1,264 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.03 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 1,264 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.635 pCi/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 1,264 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.49 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 1,264 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0140 mg/L 93% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM · 1,264 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wickliffe
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WICKLIFFE MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM | 1,264 |
Frequently asked questions about Wickliffe tap water
Is Wickliffe tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Wickliffe. 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 Wickliffe?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wickliffe, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wickliffe's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wickliffe include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.