01The verdict: is Fort Campbell water safe?
Fort Campbell's drinking water has significant quality concerns based on EPA testing data. With a grade of A- (88/100), the system has issues across multiple categories. A water filter is recommended for all residents. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 22,000 residents using groundwater (wells).
4 unresolved violations on record
EPA records show open compliance items for this system. Most are administrative, but unresolved items are worth watching.
See what was cited ↓Top half in Kentucky
Fort Campbell ranks #55 of 246 graded Kentucky cities.
See the comparison ↓A flood-prone service area
3 federal disaster declarations on record. After severe weather, watch for boil-water advisories.
See the risk factors ↓Fort Campbell's drinking water received a grade of A- (88 out of 100), indicating good water quality. The city's 1 water system serves approximately 22,000 residents using purchased ground water.
Lead data is not currently available for this system. This system has not yet been tested for PFAS under the EPA UCMR 5 program. The system has 10 violations on record, including 1 health-based violation. 4 remain unresolved.
Fort Campbell ranks #55 out of 246 cities in Kentucky for water quality, placing it above average in the state. Fort Campbell purchases its water from a regional wholesaler, meaning quality depends on both the supplier's treatment and the local distribution system's condition.
02What's in Fort Campbell's water
Every contaminant flagged in Fort Campbell, on one shared scale: distance to its own legal limit. The red line is the limit — anything past it is out of compliance, and the closer a bar gets, the less headroom the system has.
No contaminants were measured above screening thresholds in the most recent EPA sampling data for this system. The full testing table below lists everything checked.
Full contaminants report
No contaminant data available for this city.
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03Fort Campbell's ten-year track record
Each box is one year. A green check means no EPA violations; a numbered badge counts that year's violations — red if any were health-based, amber if they were monitoring or paperwork issues. The system has 10 violations on record, including 1 health-based violation. 4 remain unresolved.
9 of the last ten years were clean. The numbered years had EPA violations — red when any were health-based, amber when they were paperwork or missed-testing issues.
04Where Fort Campbell's water comes from
Fort Campbell purchases its water supply from a regional wholesale provider rather than treating raw water directly.
Purchased Groundwater
Water is bought from a regional wholesaler; quality starts at the supplier's intake and treatment.
Wholesale supplier
Primary treatment happens at the wholesaler; the local utility maintains disinfectant residual in its pipes.
1 system
1 water system, operated under federal ownership.
22,000 people
Residents served across Fort Campbell's service area.
Water quality depends on both the wholesaler's treatment standards and the condition of Fort Campbell's local distribution pipes and storage facilities. Purchased water systems are common in suburban areas and smaller communities that lack the infrastructure for independent treatment. The system is operated by federal ownership and serves approximately 22,000 people through 1 water system.
| System name | PWSID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORT CAMPBELL | KY0241001 | 22,000 | Purchased Groundwater |
05Pressure on Fort Campbell's watershed
Outside forces that shape what reaches the treatment plant. None of these is a verdict on the tap by itself — but each adds pressure worth knowing about.
Flood & storm history
3 federal disaster declarations on record for Christian County. Flooding and severe storms can overwhelm treatment plants, cause sewage overflows, and push runoff into supplies.
Drought
Christian County is in D1 (moderate drought) per the U.S. Drought Monitor (week of Jul 2026). Drought can raise disinfection-byproduct levels and taste/odor issues as utilities draw from lower reservoirs.
06How Fort Campbell compares
Scores for nearby Kentucky cities on one line, with the average marked.
dashed line = Kentucky average (80/100)
Fort Campbell scores 88/100 — above the Kentucky average of 80/100. It outscores 10 of 10 nearby cities. Full Kentucky rankings →
82.2 / 100BLexington, KY
79 / 100AFt. Thomas, KY
86.8 / 100BBowling Green, KY
75.5 / 100AOwensboro, KY
85.1 / 100BElizabethtown, KY
81.2 / 100
Compare all cities in the county — grades, violations, and contaminant data side by side.→
07What to do at home
Steps matched to what testing actually found in Fort Campbell's water — not generic advice.
A basic carbon filter still helps
Fort Campbell's water meets federal standards, but a simple carbon filter improves taste and adds a margin of safety against short-term issues.
Compare tested filters →Read your utility's annual report
Every utility must publish a yearly Consumer Confidence Report with its own testing results. It pairs well with the independent data on this page.
How to read a CCR →Watch for Fort Campbell alerts
This area has a history of flood declarations — after severe weather, watch for boil-water advisories from the utility, and check the live alerts on this page.
All water alerts →Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Campbell, KY tap water safe to drink?
Fort Campbell's water quality earned a grade of A- (88/100). The water generally meets EPA standards and is considered safe for consumption. The city ranks #55 out of 246 cities tested in Kentucky.
What contaminants are in Fort Campbell's water?
10 violations are on record.
How is Fort Campbell's water quality grade calculated?
The grade is based on four factors: violation history (40%), lead and copper levels (25%), PFAS contamination (25%), and regulatory compliance (10%). The score is also adjusted based on how complete the available data is. See our methodology page for full details.
Do I need a water filter in Fort Campbell?
Based on current data, basic filtration should suffice for additional peace of mind.
Where does Fort Campbell's water come from?
Fort Campbell's water is sourced from Purchased ground water. The city has 1 water system serving approximately 22,000 residents.
What health violations has Fort Campbell's water system had?
Fort Campbell has 1 health-based violation on record. The most recent violation was recorded in June 2019. Health-based violations mean the water exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for a regulated substance. 4 violations remain unresolved.
Is Fort Campbell's groundwater at risk of contamination?
Fort Campbell uses groundwater, which can be affected by naturally occurring contaminants like arsenic, radon, and nitrate, as well as agricultural runoff and industrial activity. The system has 10 violations on record that may relate to groundwater quality. Groundwater systems are generally less susceptible to surface contamination but should be monitored for emerging contaminants like PFAS.
How does Fort Campbell's water compare to other cities?
Fort Campbell ranks #55 out of 246 cities in Kentucky (better than 78% of state cities) and #3655 out of 15382 cities nationally (76th percentile). The grade of A- reflects the combined assessment of violation history, lead and copper levels, PFAS contamination, and regulatory compliance.