What was found in ZIP 40078
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2040 µg/L 157% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 700 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 262 µg/L 1747% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 147 µg/L 184% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 134 µg/L 223% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 7 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.8 pCi/L 56% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.6000 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0108 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 40078
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| SPRINGFIELD WATER WORKS | KY | 13,205 |
| NORTH MERCER WATER DISTRICT | KY | 9,775 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 40078 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 40078 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 40078. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 40078?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 40078. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 40078's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, Lead, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.