Carter Water Quality Report
2 cities ranked · Average grade: B · Kentucky
Avg Score
76.3
Cities Ranked
2
Health Violations
2
PFAS Detected
0
76.3
County avg score
2
Cities ranked
100%
A or B grade
0%
D or F grade
2
Health violations
0
PFAS detected
Grade Distribution
How Carter cities scored
A
0
0%
Excellent
B
2
100%
Good
C
0
0%
Fair
D
0
0%
Poor
F
0
0%
Failing
Comparison
County vs Kentucky average
▼ 3.0 pts below state average
City Map
Water quality across Carter
Each dot is a city, colored by grade. Click any city to view its full report.
Highlights
Top & bottom cities in Carter
Best cities
Worst cities
County context
100.0%
of residents on fluoridated water (CDC, 2020)
197,183
lbs/yr to surface water · top 10 TRI facilities
Industrial pollution
Top industrial polluters in Carter
Industrial polluters nearby
Facilities reporting the most surface-water releases in Carter, 2023.
Total reported releases to surface water: 197,183 lbs
| Facility | Top chemical | To surface water (lbs/yr) |
|---|---|---|
THE SMITHFIELD PACKAGED MEATS CORP - GRAYSON GRAYSON, KY41143 | Nitrate compounds (water dissociable; reportable only when in aqueous solution) | 197,183 |
Source: EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) 2023
Full Rankings
All 2 cities in Carter
| # | City | Grade | Score | Score | Population | Violations | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olive Hill | B+ | 81.3 | 6K | 64 | Health Unresolved | |
| 2 | Grayson | B- | 71.3 | 22K | 71 | Health Unresolved |