Volatile Organic Compounds in Kentucky Well Water

In Kentucky, volatile organic compounds levels average 1.943 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 9.526 ppb. The EPA limit is 5 ppb. Currently 4.3% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 16,340 wells.

Testing for volatile organic compounds in Kentucky typically costs around $64. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for volatile organic compounds cost approximately $227.

The risk level for volatile organic compounds in Kentucky is rated as low. The state average of 1.943 ppb is 18.4% below the national average of 2.382 ppb.