What was found in ZIP 42038
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 1500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION · 7,007 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1125 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION · 7,007 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 696.5 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION · 7,007 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 157 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION · 7,007 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 85 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION · 7,007 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 102.19999999999999 µg/L — EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,843 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 79.84999999999997 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION · 7,007 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25.099999999999998 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION · 7,007 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 30 µg/L — EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,843 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 20 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,843 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.3000 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION · 7,007 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.779999999999999 µg/L — EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,843 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.07 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION · 7,007 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3.84 µg/L — EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,843 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5450 pCi/L 11% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION · 7,007 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.925 pCi/L — EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,843 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.305 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,843 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,843 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.2000 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION · 7,007 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 0.7850 µg/L — EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,843 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,843 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0512 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LYON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 6,744 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0300 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION · 7,007 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0044 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: LYON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 6,744 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION · 7,007 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0020 mg/L — EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT · 3,843 people · 2025 | 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 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 42038
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION | KY | 7,007 |
| LYON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | KY | 6,744 |
| EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT | KY | 3,843 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 42038 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 42038 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 42038. 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 42038?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 42038. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 42038's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Chlorite, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.