Berea
Is Berea tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Berea scores 46/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Berea. We found 413 total violations (103 unresolved).
Real-Time Environment
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Water Quality Impact
🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs
Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Berea?
Expert Advice
Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.
Buying a Filter?
Wondering if Berea tap water needs filtering? We break it down.
Baby Formula Safety
Mixing baby formula with Berea tap water? Read this first.
Homebuyer's Perspective
If you're house-hunting in Berea, water quality belongs on your due-diligence checklist alongside schools and crime data. With a score of 46/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.
Health & Family Safety
Residents should monitor Lead (90th percentile) levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.
View Health Risk Glossary →Compliance Record for Berea
Based on EPA SDWIS violation records and contaminant test results for all water systems serving Berea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Berea tap water safe to drink?
Use extra caution — Berea scores 46/100.
How many water systems serve Berea?
Berea is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.
How can I check water quality for my exact address in Berea?
Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Berea.
What is the water quality score for Berea?
The water quality score for Berea is 46 out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results across the 2 systems serving the city.
What are the top contaminants in Berea?
The top contaminants detected in Berea include Lead (90th percentile). View detailed information on our contaminants page.
Berea Water Quality Summary
Berea, KY receives a water quality score of 46/100 (Grade D) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 2 public water systems serving the area.
Berea's water quality score is below the national average, indicating a history of EPA violations or elevated contaminant levels. Residents are encouraged to check their specific water system report and consider additional filtration.
Berea's score of 46 is 19 points below the Kentucky state average of 65, and below the nationwide average of roughly 78/100 across all U.S. states.
Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology → Read our Kentucky water quality rankings report →
Key Contaminants
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