CheckPFAS

City overview · Whitley County

PFAS in Corbin, KY

High Risk

EPA UCMR 5 tested 4 public water systems serving the Corbin area across 2 ZIP codes. At least one utility serving Corbin has PFAS above the EPA's enforceable limit.

Water systems tested
4
Systems above EPA limits
3
ZIP codes covered
2
County
Whitley County, Kentucky

Plain English

01What this means for Corbin

Across the 4 public water systems tested in the Corbin area under EPA UCMR 5, one or more measured a PFAS compound above the federal Maximum Contaminant Level. Contamination varies by utility and neighborhood — find your exact ZIP code below to see the system that serves you. If you're in an affected area, an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 certified filter (carbon block or reverse osmosis) is the most reliable way to reduce PFAS at the tap.

By utility

02Water systems serving Corbin

  1. WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT

    6 detected · 2 above limit · PWSID KY1180468

    High Risk
  2. CUMBERLAND FALLS HIGHWAY WATER DISTRICT

    6 detected · 1 above limit · PWSID KY1180093

    High Risk
  3. CORBIN UTILITIES COMMISSION

    5 detected · 1 above limit · PWSID KY1180085

    High Risk
  4. LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2

    1 detected · 0 above limit · PWSID KY0630238

    Low Level

By ZIP code

03Find your exact result

Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.

Source & Methodology

About this data

Source
EPA UCMR 5
Sampling period
January 2023 – December 2025
Aggregation
4 utilities across 2 ZIP codes
Detection threshold (MRL)
~1.5–2 ppt

City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Corbin area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.