Floyd County Water Quality

Floyd County, Kentucky has a water quality grade of F with a score of 27.2/100, based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System data. The county has 35 health-based drinking water violations on record.

Floyd County has 35 health-based drinking water violations recorded by the EPA. Health-based violations indicate instances where contaminant levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). Violations may have been resolved — check with your local water utility for current status.

Floyd County's water quality score of 27.2/100 is lower than the Kentucky state average of 64.2. The average water quality grade across Kentucky is C, based on data from 118 counties with available water quality data.

Based on EPA data, Floyd County has a water quality grade of F (27.2/100). This indicates below-average water quality with significant compliance issues. Residents may want to consider home water filtration. For the most up-to-date information, contact your local water utility or review your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

Floyd County has 35 health-based drinking water violations on record from the EPA SDWIS database. A higher violation count can result from aging infrastructure, underfunded water utilities, agricultural runoff contamination, or industrial pollution. Counties with more water systems may also see more violations simply due to scale. Residents concerned about water quality should consider independent water testing and home filtration systems.

Floyd County ranks #105 out of 118 counties in Kentucky by water quality score (1 = best). With a score of 27.2/100, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide. Rankings are based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data including health-based violations and compliance records.