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Poor Water Quality

Corbin, KY 40701

Whitley County · Population served: 52,287

Water Systems Serving This Area

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LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2
Surface water · Pop. 16,899
PWSID: KY0630238
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CORBIN UTILITIES COMMISSION
Surface water · Pop. 16,065
PWSID: KY1180085
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CUMBERLAND FALLS HIGHWAY WATER DISTRICT
Surface water · Pop. 9,498
PWSID: KY1180093
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WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT
Surface water · Pop. 9,825
PWSID: KY1180468

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
5.0
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

18 detected 4 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFHxA20.0 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFPeA18.0 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFHxA16.0 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFPeA12.0 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFHxA11.0 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFPeA10.6 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFOA10.0 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOA8.6 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

33Total (5yr)
30Health-Based
0Major