Water Quality in Paintsville, KY

Paintsville's water has 1 contaminant above health guidelines. Consider using a certified water filter for additional protection.

Utility

PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER

People Served

24,354

MCL Violations

0

Last Updated

Apr 21, 2022

Quick Summary

20
Contaminants Tested
1
Above Guidelines
Above EPA Limits
EPA Status
Same as state average

Contaminants Detected

⚠️ Contaminants Above Health Guidelines (1)

What is Total THMs?

Group of contaminants that form in drinking water systems when a disinfectant, typically chlorine, reacts with organic matter

Health Effects

Drinking water standards for total THMs are based on evidence of carcinogenicity in human and animal studies, as well as liver and kidney toxicity observed in animal studies. Individual THMs have been further associated with developmental, immune, spleen, and genotoxicity.

Affected Organs

spleendevelopmentalkidneysimmune-systemcarcinogensliver

Common Sources

Chlorine disinfection interacting with naturally occurring organic matter in distribution systemsTotal THMs are usually higher in surface water than groundwaterThe release of agricultural and industrial chemicals may also contribute to total THMs in drinking water
Last Tested: Apr 21, 2022

Understanding the Data

This data comes from your local water utility testing. The bar charts compare detected levels against health guidelines (HGL). Contaminants above the health guideline are shown by default and may require filtration. All other tested contaminants are within safe levels and can be viewed by expanding the section above.

Recommended Water Filters for Paintsville

Based on Paintsville's water quality data, these NSF-certified filters are recommended to remove contaminants above health guidelines.

Our Pick
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
VRO-3Q VRO-3Q

GHP Group Inc.

VRO-3Q VRO-3Q

(9,525 reviews)
17.06

NSF Certified:

NSF-58

Daily Production

20.3 gpd

Removes 15 contaminants:

Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Total), Chromium (VI) +10 more

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Highly Rated
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
PUN3RO PUN3RO

GHP Group Inc.

PUN3RO PUN3RO

(1 reviews)
26.37

NSF Certified:

NSF-58

Daily Production

23.3 gpd

Removes 15 contaminants:

Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Total), Chromium (VI) +10 more

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Highly Rated
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
CMTRO-75[G] CMTRO-75[G]

Solventum Purification Inc.

CMTRO-75[G] CMTRO-75[G]

(3,011 reviews)
17.59

NSF Certified:

NSF-58

Daily Production

23.59 gpd

Removes 15 contaminants:

Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Total), Chromium (VI) +10 more

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Highly Rated
BEST LEAD REMOVAL
TRO508 TRO508

Senwater Systems, LLC.

TRO508 TRO508

(10,143 reviews)
25.45

NSF Certified:

NSF-58

Daily Production

11 gpd

Removes 17 contaminants:

Arsenic, Barium, Cadmium, Chromium (Total), Chromium (VI) +12 more

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Frequently Asked Questions

Paintsville's water has 1 contaminant above health guidelines. While the water meets federal legal limits, we recommend using a certified water filter for additional protection, especially for vulnerable populations like children, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems.