Water Quality: Cynthiana, KY
2 water systems • 23,999 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Cynthiana is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 23,999 people, and has 19 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 9 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Cynthiana's violation count is 50% below the national average for Kentucky. Contaminants associated with violations include Gross Alpha, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
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 Cynthiana
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRISON CO WATER ASSOC | KY0490179 | Surface Water | 16,736 | 15 |
| CYNTHIANA MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | KY0490096 | Surface Water | 7,263 | 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.
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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.