What was found in ZIP 41265
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1282.5 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 600 µg/L — PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 24,354 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 61.89999999999995 µg/L 4.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 462.69999999999965 µg/L — PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 24,354 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 400 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 116.08999999999997 µg/L 145% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 77.91999999999999 µg/L 130% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 53.2 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 72.65 µg/L — PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 24,354 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 33.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 8.499999999999996 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 21.99999999999998 µg/L — PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 24,354 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 2.15 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.08 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.317 pCi/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 1.5 pCi/L — PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 24,354 people · 2015 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 24,354 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.9700 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1 µg/L — PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 24,354 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.2680 µg/L 0.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) | 0.1200 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 0.5000 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.1100 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES · 26,788 people · 2024 | 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 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 41265
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PRESTONSBURG CITY UTILITIES | KY | 26,788 |
| PAINTSVILLE MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | KY | 24,354 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 41265 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 41265 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 41265. 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 41265?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 41265. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 41265's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.