What was found in ZIP 41222
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 | 1350 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 896 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 600 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 400 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 200 µg/L 333% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 172.9 µg/L 216% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 73 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 33.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 31 µg/L 207% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.15 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.08 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.2680 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | 0.1200 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 0.5000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.1100 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 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 41222
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES | KY | 26,788 |
| PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | KY | 24,354 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 41222 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 41222 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 41222. 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 41222?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 41222. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 41222's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.