What was found in ZIP 40175
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 | 2500 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 30,230 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1700 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HARDINSBURG RO WTP · 18,437 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 736.15 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MEADE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 33,313 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 45.7 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MEADE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 33,313 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 60.43 µg/L — VINE GROVE WATER DEPARTMENT · 6,703 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 48.15 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MEADE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 33,313 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 37.25 µg/L 1.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 30,230 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.6 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MEADE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 33,313 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 7.95 µg/L — HARDINSBURG RO WTP · 18,437 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 3.84 µg/L 128% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 3 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 30,230 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: HARDINSBURG RO WTP · 18,437 people · 2014 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HARDINSBURG RO WTP · 18,437 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 30,230 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.5000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 30,230 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 30,230 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MEADE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 33,313 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0030 mg/L — HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 30,230 people · 2025 | 4/4 | 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 40175
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MEADE COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | KY | 33,313 |
| HARDIN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 | KY | 30,230 |
| HARDINSBURG RO WTP | KY | 18,437 |
| VINE GROVE WATER DEPARTMENT | KY | 6,703 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 40175 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 40175 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 40175. 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 40175?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 40175. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 40175's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.