What was found in ZIP 41240
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 | 1080 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 896 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 600 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 220 µg/L 2.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 200 µg/L 333% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 177.7 µg/L 222% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 73 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 36 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 31 µg/L 207% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hfpo-Da | 0.0250 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | 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 41240
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | KY | 24,354 |
| BIG SANDY WATER DISTRICT | KY | 13,044 |
| MARTIN CO WATER DISTRICT #1 | KY | 9,003 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 41240 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 41240 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 41240. 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 41240?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 41240. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 41240'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.