What was found in ZIP 40324
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 | 810 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 3800 µg/L — GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1072 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1125 µg/L — GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 810 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 237.6 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 401.55 µg/L — NICHOLAS CO WATER DISTRICT · 4,089 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 88.9 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 113.45 µg/L — NICHOLAS CO WATER DISTRICT · 4,089 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 64.8 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 93.85 µg/L — NICHOLAS CO WATER DISTRICT · 4,089 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 59.45 µg/L 396% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 27.3 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Chlorobenzene | 4.6 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7180 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2017
Highest in the ZIP: 1.5 pCi/L — GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2018 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene | 0.8000 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.5000 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.3000 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0230 µg/L — GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2023 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0111 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0150 µg/L — NICHOLAS CO WATER DISTRICT · 4,089 people · 2025 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0037 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0140 µg/L — GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2023 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0120 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0052 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0110 µg/L — GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2023 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| 1,2-DIBROMO-3-CHLOROPROPANE | 0.0100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFBS | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2023
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0094 µg/L — GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2023 | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0093 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO · 669,042 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0050 mg/L — GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2024 | 3/3 | LCR |
| Pfhpa | 0.0047 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2023 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFHXS | 0.0030 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE · 44,608 people · 2023 | 1/3 | 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 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 40324
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| KENTUCKY-AMERICAN WATER CO | KY | 669,042 |
| GEORGETOWN MUNICIPAL WATER SERVICE | KY | 44,608 |
| NICHOLAS CO WATER DISTRICT | KY | 4,089 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 40324 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 40324 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 40324. 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 40324?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 40324. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 40324's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.