What was found in ZIP 42029
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 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 900 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 870 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 830 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 136 µg/L 170% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 84 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 37 µg/L 247% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 27 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.6 pCi/L 72% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.6 pCi/L 24% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.9 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 2.9 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.48 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.7000 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.7000 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.6000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 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 42029
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PADUCAH WATER WORKS | KY | 65,004 |
| NORTH MARSHALL WATER DISTRICT #1 | KY | 16,276 |
| CALVERT CITY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT | KY | 4,381 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 42029 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 42029 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 42029. 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 42029?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 42029. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 42029's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, Chlorite, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.