What was found in ZIP 42440
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 | 825 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 642.5 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 178.69999999999996 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 105.39999999999998 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 72 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 40 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 28.599999999999998 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.255000000000001 pCi/L 85% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.95 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.4850 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.3000 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 2,631 people · 2023 | 1/1 | 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 42440
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| DAWSON SPRINGS WATER & SEWER | KY | 2,631 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 42440 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 42440 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 42440. 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 42440?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 42440. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 42440's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Chlorite, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.