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City water profile

Sturgis water quality

Compare local ZIP estimates, evidence quality, associated public systems, and compliance history for Sturgis, Kentucky.

Median indexed hardness

156PPM

One indexed ZIP

Range 156–156 PPM

State comparison
1 PPM below
State hardness rank
#71 of 129
Matched utilities
1
Active health records
0

City summary

What the indexed records say

Sturgis has 1 published ZIP profile across Union County. The indexed median is 156 PPM, compared with 157 PPM across Kentucky.

Among the 129 Kentuckycities with an indexed median, Sturgis ranks #71from highest to lowest. Across all 164 state ZIP profiles, available estimates run from 32.6to 360 PPM.

Because only one ZIP is represented, the city median and range are the same local estimate. It should not be read as multiple independent samples across the community. At least one estimate is marked low confidence, so observation distance and date deserve extra attention.

Hardness distribution

How local ZIP estimates compare

Soft0 ZIPs
Moderately hard0 ZIPs
Hard1 ZIP
Very hard0 ZIPs

1 of 1 ZIP profiles have a hardness estimate. Bars count ZIP profiles, not households or laboratory samples.

Evidence quality

Distance, dates, and confidence

Median nearest distance
39.2 miles
Profiles with evidence
1/1

Confidence labels

High: 0Moderate: 0Low: 1

Observation window: Jan 4, 2016 to May 28, 2026.

ZIP directory

Water reports in Sturgis

Open a ZIP for site-level provenance and measurements.

ZIP code

42459

Hard

156 PPM

Nearest site
39.2 mi
Confidence
Low

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Public water systems

Utilities associated with this city

Sturgis Water Works

PWSID KY1130422

Surface water
System population served
3,490
Last reported
Jun 18, 2026

A municipal system, in-state city, and served county all agree with this Census ZCTA.

Compliance history

What EPA records show

No active health-based violation appears among the associated systems in the represented EPA reporting quarter. This does not mean every contaminant was tested at every tap.

RecordSystemPeriodStatus
TTHMKY1130422Jan 1, 2026Archived · health-based
TTHMKY1130422Oct 1, 2025Archived · health-based
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSKY1130422Jul 2, 2025Unaddressed
TTHMKY1130422Jul 1, 2025Archived · health-based
TTHMKY1130422Apr 1, 2025Archived · health-based
Public NoticeKY1130422Dec 24, 2024Resolved
TTHMKY1130422Jul 1, 2024Resolved · health-based
TTHMKY1130422Apr 1, 2024Resolved · health-based
TTHMKY1130422Jan 1, 2024Resolved · health-based
TTHMKY1130422Oct 1, 2023Resolved · health-based

Practical next steps

Move from index to evidence

  1. 1. Open your ZIP. Check distance, dates, confidence, and the associated utility.
  2. 2. Read the current CCR. Confirm source water, detections, limits, ranges, and notices.
  3. 3. Test the tap when needed. Confirm health concerns or treatment sizing with the right method.

Questions people ask

About water in Sturgis

Is the water hard?

The indexed city median is 156 PPM. Open the ZIP report to verify the distance and confidence behind that estimate.

Is the tap water safe?

Compliance history is utility-wide and cannot guarantee conditions at every tap. Check current notices and test when address-specific evidence is needed.

Do I need treatment?

Choose treatment only after confirming the problem at the property. A softener targets hardness; contaminant treatment requires a matching, verified performance claim.