What was found in Worthington'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2230 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,673 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1840 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,673 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1375.5 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,673 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 464.55 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,673 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 101.55 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,673 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47.6 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,673 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 17 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,673 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.375 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,673 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,673 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,673 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WORTHINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 1,673 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Worthington
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WORTHINGTON MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | 1,673 |
Frequently asked questions about Worthington tap water
Is Worthington tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Worthington. 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 Worthington?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Worthington, Kentucky to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Worthington's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Worthington include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. 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.