Water Quality: Salem, KY
2 water systems • 10,812 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Salem is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 10,812 people, and has 21 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Salem's violation count is 45% below the national average for Kentucky. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 2920.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Salem
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRITTENDEN-LIVINGSTON CO WATER DISTRICT | KY0700532 | Surface Water | 9,571 | 20 |
| SALEM MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM | KY0700380 | Surface Water | 1,241 | 1 |
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.