What was found in ZIP 42104
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 2600 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2600 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 166 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 156 µg/L 195% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 95.9 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 31 µg/L 207% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 30 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.3400 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0272 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% 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 42104
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WARREN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | KY | 91,118 |
| BOWLING GREEN MUNICIPAL UTILITIES | KY | 53,601 |
| SIMPSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | KY | 8,946 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 42104 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 42104 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 42104. 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 42104?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 42104. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 42104's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.