What was found in ZIP 42445
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 | 1500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1300 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 760 µg/L 58% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 720 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 134 µg/L 168% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 96 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 32 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 20 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 9 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 7.2 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.7 pCi/L 94% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 1.5 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.2 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.5000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0306 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0300 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0130 mg/L 87% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
| Pfpea | 0.0038 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
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 42445
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BARKLEY LAKE WATER DISTRICT | KY | 14,284 |
| PRINCETON WATER & SEWER COMMISSION | KY | 7,007 |
| CALDWELL COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | KY | 6,000 |
| EDDYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT | KY | 3,843 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 42445 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 42445 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 42445. 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 42445?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 42445. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 42445's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Chlorite, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.