What was found in ZIP 42256
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 | 2220 µg/L 22% 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 | 143 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 130 µg/L 163% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 120 µg/L 200% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 28 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 20 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.9 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.6 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.4000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0056 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 42256
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MUHLENBERG CO WATER DISTRICT | KY | 16,845 |
| BUTLER COUNTY WATER SYSTEM INC | KY | 14,256 |
| EAST LOGAN WATER DISTRICT | KY | 9,060 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 42256 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 42256 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 42256. 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 42256?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 42256. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 42256's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.