Tap Water Quality Report
Tap water quality in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky
Tap water in ELIZABETHTOWN, Kentucky receives a grade of F (53/100) from TapWaterSafety.org. It's served by HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #2. The most significant water quality concerns are: PFAS contamination; Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline; Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline; Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline. Data sources: EPA SDWIS, EPA ECHO, EWG Tap Water Database.
What's in ELIZABETHTOWN's tap water
Top water quality concerns identified by the EPA and Environmental Working Group across the utility serving ELIZABETHTOWN.
PFAS contamination
Severe concernPerfluorononanoic acid (PFNA), Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) detected. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to cancer and immune effects with no known safe exposure threshold.
Haloacetic acids (HAA9) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA9) detected at 25.7 ppb, 428x above the EWG health guideline of 0.06 ppb.
Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernPerfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) detected at 0.392 ppt, 392x above the EWG health guideline of 0.001 ppt.
Haloacetic acids (HAA5) significantly above health guideline
Moderate concernHaloacetic acids (HAA5) detected at 26.4 ppb, 264x above the EWG health guideline of 0.1 ppb.
Recommended filters for ELIZABETHTOWN
Filters matched to the specific contaminants in ELIZABETHTOWN's water supply.
Reverse Osmosis or NSF P473 certified carbon
$80-$750Activated carbon and RO are the only technologies proven to remove PFAS at certified levels.
Carbon block (NSF/ANSI 42 + 53)
$40-$750Activated carbon is highly effective for disinfection byproducts like TTHM and HAA5.
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All contaminants detected in ELIZABETHTOWN's tap water
Every contaminant identified, compared side-by-side against US EPA legal limits, the EU Drinking Water Directive (2020/2184), WHO Guidelines, and California's Public Health Goal. Why we show multiple standards →
| Contaminant | Detected | EWG US health-based |
EPA US legal |
EU DWD Europe |
WHO global |
CA PHG strictest US |
Tested sample year |
Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic acids (HAA9) Disinfection byproduct |
25.7 ppb | 0.06 | — | — | — | — | — | 428× over |
| Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHXS) PFAS |
0.392 ppt | 0.001 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 392× over |
| Haloacetic acids (HAA5) Disinfection byproduct |
26.4 ppb | 0.1 | 60.0 | 60 | — | — | — | 264× over |
| Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs) Disinfection byproduct |
29.8 ppb | 0.15 | 80.0 | 100 | — | — | — | 199× over |
| Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) PFAS |
0.316 ppt | 0.006 | 10.0 | — | — | — | — | 53× over |
| Chromium (hexavalent) Heavy metal |
0.316 ppb | 0.02 | — | — | — | — | — | 16× over |
| Nitrate Inorganic |
1.96 ppm | 0.14 | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 10 | — | 14× over |
| Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) PFAS |
0.366 ppt | 0.09 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 0.007 | — | 4.1× over |
| Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) PFAS |
0.8 ppt | 0.3 | 4.0 | 100 | 100 | 1 | — | 2.7× over |
| Atrazine Pesticide/Herbicide |
0.109 ppb | 0.1 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 100 | 0.15 | — | Fails EU |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate Semi-volatile organic compound |
0.6 ppb | 3.0 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chlorate Disinfection byproduct |
19.8 ppb | 210.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Barium Heavy metal |
37.2 ppb | 700.0 | 2000.0 | — | 1300 | 2000 | — | Below guideline |
| Aluminum Heavy metal |
31.7 ppb | 600.0 | — | 200 | — | 600 | — | Below guideline |
| Molybdenum Other |
1.45 ppb | 40.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Vanadium Other |
0.338 ppb | 21.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Manganese Heavy metal |
0.462 ppb | 100.0 | — | 50 | 80 | — | — | Below guideline |
| 2,4-D Pesticide/Herbicide |
0.05 ppb | 20.0 | 70.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHPA) PFAS |
0.288 ppt | 1000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Perfluorobutane sulfonate (PFBS) PFAS |
0.432 ppt | 2000.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Strontium Radiological |
0.225 ppb | 1500.0 | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| 1-Butanol Other |
5.37 ppb | — | — | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Chromium (total) Heavy metal |
0.233 ppb | — | 100.0 | — | — | — | — | Below guideline |
| Fluoride Inorganic |
0.686 ppm | — | 4.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | — | — | Below guideline |
All values in the unit of the detected level. Red cells indicate the detected level exceeds that standard. Some contaminants have limits in some jurisdictions but not others (shown as —). The "Tested" column shows the year each contaminant sample was collected.
Sources: US EPA, EU Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines, California OEHHA PHGs, EWG Tap Water Database.
Treatment plant contact info
For service issues, water quality concerns, or to request a Consumer Confidence Report from HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #2.