What was found in ZIP 40740
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1100 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1060 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 450 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 450 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 89 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 63 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 24 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 22 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0068 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
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 40740
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 | KY | 16,899 |
| EAST LAUREL WATER DISTRICT | KY | 16,062 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 40740 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 40740 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 40740. 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 40740?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 40740. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 40740's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.