Water Quality: Coxs Creek, KY
1 water system • 13,365 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Coxs Creek is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 13,365 people, and has 9 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 3 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Coxs Creek's violation count is 76% below the national average for Kentucky. Contaminants associated with violations include Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Coxs Creek
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH NELSON WATER DISTRICT | KY0900323 | Surface Water | 13,365 | 9 |
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.
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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.