Water Quality: Morehead, KY
3 water systems • 34,317 people served
Multiple Health Violations28
Total Violations
9
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
34,317
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Morehead has 9 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: E. coli, TTHM. In total, 28 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 34,317 people.
Contaminants Found
E. coli
TTHM
Water Systems Serving Morehead
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROWAN WATER INC | KY1030375 | Surface Water | 18,765 | 15 |
| MOREHEAD UTILITY PLANT BOARD | KY1030292 | Surface Water | 9,052 | 9 |
| MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY | KY1030480 | Surface Water | 6,500 | 4 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.