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Official Status: March 2026

Is Louisville tap water safe to drink?

⚠ Caution Advised
F

Use extra caution — Louisville scores 0/100.

Safety Score
0
out of 100

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Louisville

Kentucky

View Kentucky state report Verified: Apr 2026

Is Louisville tap water safe to drink?

Use extra caution — Louisville scores 0/100. This report aggregates EPA drinking water data across 2 local systems in Louisville. We found 3 total violations (0 unresolved).

Real-Time Environment

Live: 02:45 PM
0mm Precipitation

☀️ No active precipitation. Rainfall can impact surface water turbidity and pollutant runoff in Louisville.

Water Quality Impact

✅ Minimal Impact Localized weather conditions may influence test result variability.

🛡️ Home Water Treatment Needs

Should you invest in filtration or softening for your home in Louisville?

Requirement Status
Recommended
🟡
💡

Expert Advice

Given the safety margin, a Carbon Block or sediment filter is recommended to improve taste and remove trace particulates.

Buying a Filter?

Should you buy a water purifier in Louisville? See our analysis.

Baby Formula Safety

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Homebuyer's Perspective

For those looking to relocate to Louisville, water quality is a key factor in long-term property maintenance. With a score of 0/100, we recommend budgeting for high-quality point-of-entry filtration systems to protect your home's value.

Property Impact: Requires Mitigation

Health & Family Safety

Residents should monitor Selenium levels. Pregnant women and families with young children should consult the specific EPA health goals listed below.

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Score Breakdown for Louisville

EPA Compliance & Violations 60/100
Contaminant Safety Margin 0%

*Scores are calculated using weighted EPA monitoring data from the past 5 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louisville tap water safe to drink?

Use extra caution — Louisville scores 0/100.

How many water systems serve Louisville?

Louisville is served by 2 public water systems in our latest EPA-backed dataset.

How can I check water quality for my exact address in Louisville?

Use the WaterQ search tool to look up your ZIP code and view nearby systems, contaminant levels, and recent violations for Louisville.

What is the water quality score for Louisville?

The water quality score for Louisville is N/A out of 100, based on EPA contaminant data, violation history, and testing results for all serving water systems.

What are the top contaminants in Louisville?

The top contaminants detected in Louisville include Selenium, Uranium, Lead. View detailed information on our contaminants page.

Water Quality Score
0/100
Grade
F
Water Systems
1
Population
764,769

Louisville Water Quality Summary

Louisville, KY receives a water quality score of 0/100 (Grade F) based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) compliance data for 1 public water system serving the area.

Louisville'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.

Water quality data is sourced from the U.S. EPA SDWIS database and updated quarterly. Learn about our scoring methodology →

Key Contaminants

Selenium Violation
111.4615 / 50 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 50 μg/L
Uranium Violation
48.8454 / 30 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 30 μg/L
Lead
13.3769 / 15 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 15 μg/L
Turbidity
0.8525 / 1 NTU
0 NTU MCL: 1 NTU
PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonate)
0.0034 / 0.004 μg/L
0 μg/L MCL: 0.004 μg/L
Chloramine
3.2079 / 4 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 4 mg/L
Nitrate
6.5174 / 10 mg/L
0 mg/L MCL: 10 mg/L
Gross Alpha Particle Activity
9.4628 / 15 pCi/L
0 pCi/L MCL: 15 pCi/L

Water Systems Serving Louisville (2)

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