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Poor Water Quality

Sturgis, KY 42459

Union County · Population served: 9,607

Water Systems Serving This Area

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STURGIS WATER WORKS
Surface water · Pop. 3,490
PWSID: KY1130422
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UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
Surface water · Pop. 6,117
PWSID: KY1130433

Contaminants Detected

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
Lead
5.0
15 ppb 1 ppb Warning

PFAS / Forever Chemicals

7 detected 2 above EPA limits
CompoundLevelEPA MCLHealth GuidelineStatus
PFOA10.8 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFOA8.6 ppt4 ppt4 pptExceeded
PFBS7.7 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFPeA6.2 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFPeA4.0 pptNo standard—Unregulated
PFBS3.4 ppt2000 ppt100 pptBelow limit
PFHxA3.1 pptNo standard400 pptUnregulated

Violation History (Last 5 Years)

62Total (5yr)
60Health-Based
0Major