Cynthiana Tap Water Quality Report
Cynthiana's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We recommend using a certified water filter.
Other systems listed for Cynthiana with results above guidelines: HARRISON CO WATER ASSOC (2 above guidelines)
People Served
7,263
Health-based violations since 2020
0
CYNTHIANA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS. EPA SDWA violation data as of Q2 2026 (downloaded 2026-07-09).
Latest sample on file
Oct 2024 · CYNTHIANA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
Utilities publish newer results in their annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report).
Is Cynthiana Tap Water Safe to Drink?
We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure: Cynthiana's water has 5 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Cynthiana's water.
CYNTHIANA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS, Cynthiana's water system, serves 7,263 people. 1 other system is listed for Cynthiana. Each system's results are listed under its own name, never added to CYNTHIANA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS's. Water quality testing is conducted regularly and reported to the EPA. The latest sample on file for CYNTHIANA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS is from Oct 2024.
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Cynthiana Water Service Areas
What these numbers actually mean for Cynthiana, KY
We read Cynthiana, KY’s published record and send you a short report — which findings warrant a decision, which to ignore, and what to do about it. Including when the answer is nothing.
- 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 6 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file)
- 115 results on file
- 23 PFAS compounds on record
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Fluoride in Cynthiana's water
HARRISON CO WATER ASSOC
PWSID KY0490179
No fluoride level in our data for HARRISON CO WATER ASSOC. Your utility's annual water quality report (CCR) lists it.
CYNTHIANA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS
PWSID KY0490096
CYNTHIANA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS reported 0.82 mg/L, at or above the 0.7 mg/L U.S. Public Health Service recommendation and below the 1.5 mg/L WHO guideline value and NTP neurodevelopment review level.
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Recommended Water Filters for Cynthiana
Based on Cynthiana's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above EPA's health goals (MCLGs) or legal limits (MCL).
Culligan
ZeroWater
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
1.9 gpm
Daily Production
1 gpd
Highlights:
- Compact design
- Easy to set up
- Affordable
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-401 certified
Removes 19 contaminants:
+14 more
Strontium, Molybdenum, Fluoride, Uranium, Lead, Total PFAS, Chlorine, 25, Phosphorus, Bicarbonate, Calcium, Carbonate, Magnesium, Sodium
AquaTru
Classic
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.04 gpm
Daily Production
600 gpd
Highlights:
- Best overall contaminant reduction score
- Most performance certifications
- Lifetime warranty
- NSF-42, NSF-53, NSF-58, NSF-401 certified
Removes 23 contaminants:
+18 more
Molybdenum, Barium, Chlorine, Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Calcium, Chloride, Copper, Magnesium, Nitrate, Phosphorus, Sodium, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Zinc, Total THMs, Chloroform, Nitrate (as N)
AquaTru
Carafe
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.3 gpm
Daily Production
4 gpd
Highlights:
- Verified PFAS reduction
- Glass collection vessel
- Plug-and-play installation
- NSF-53, NSF-42, NSF-58, NSF-401, NSF-372 certified
Removes 17 contaminants:
+12 more
Arsenic, 83+ contaminants, Copper, Total THMs, Chloroform, Chloride, Sulfate, Nitrate (as N), Molybdenum, Barium, Strontium, Uranium
Waterdrop
A1
NSF Certified:
Flow Rate
0.042 gpm
Daily Production
130 gpd
Highlights:
- Built-in UV sterilization
- Easy maintenance with filter change reminders
- NSF-58 certified
- Hot and cold water dispensing
Removes 12 contaminants:
+7 more
Molybdenum, Sulfate, Strontium, Phosphorus, Chlorine, Barium, Nitrate
Verify Your Water Quality with Independent Testing
With 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029) and 6 contaminants with an EPA health goal detected in some samples (no level on file), independent laboratory testing provides a second opinion and can track changes over time.
SimpleLab
Advanced Home Water Test
$269
Comprehensive water analysis testing over 200 contaminants including bacteria, heavy metals, and chemical compounds.
Tap Score
PFAS Forever Chemicals Test
$339.95
Specialized test for PFOA, PFOS, and 24 other forever chemicals. Essential for areas near military bases, airports, or industrial sites.
Tap Score
Advanced Microplastics Test
$829
Cutting-edge testing for microplastics particles in drinking water using advanced laboratory techniques.
With 5 contaminants above health guidelines, you may want to explore water purification options. Learn how to make distilled water at home for applications like humidifiers, CPAP machines, and baby formula.
What Cynthiana's water readings can explain
Utility-reported data for Cynthiana includes sulfate — the readings behind these common tap water questions. We publish a city-level hardness figure for Cynthiana, resolved from its water systems where they report one and estimated from county sampling where they do not. Each page starts with the hot-tap and cold-tap check, then shows what your own water system reported.
On a private well near Cynthiana? Public-water results do not apply to private wells. See Harrison County well water testing and USGS risk data — modeled arsenic, nitrate, and the tests to run.
Water softener cost and installation in Cynthiana
Cynthiana's tap water has an estimated 5.5 grains per gallon (93.3 mg/L, county sampling in Harrison County) — moderately hard on the USGS scale, below the range where scale is usually worth treating.
Water softener cost for an estimated 5.5 gpg water in Cynthiana — equipment and local installation labour for your ZIP code, with the sizing arithmetic shown in full. For the national picture first, read what a water softener costs — equipment, installation labour and ten-year ownership, each separated out. For Kentucky as a whole, read water softener cost in Kentucky — priced against the plumber wage published for the state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cynthiana Tap Water
Cynthiana's water has 3 contaminants above EPA MCLGs and 2 above EPA's legal limit (MCL, enforceable from April 26, 2029). We strongly recommend using a certified water filter to reduce exposure to these contaminants. Check our filter recommendations below for NSF-certified options that can remove the specific contaminants found in Cynthiana's water.
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