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Poor Water Quality

Rockholds, KY 40759

Whitley County · Population served: 18,138

Water Systems Serving This Area

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KNOX COUNTY UTILITY COMMISSION
Surface water · Pop. 8,313
PWSID: KY0610110
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WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT
Surface water · Pop. 9,825
PWSID: KY1180468

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
6.0
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

6 detected 2 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFHxA20.0 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated
PFPeA12.0 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFOA10.0 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFBA7.3 pptNo standard500 pptUnregulated
PFOS4.6 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFBS4.1 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

25Total (5yr)
19Health-Based
0Major