What was found in ZIP 40601
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 | 890 µg/L 8.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD · 52,153 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 860 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD · 52,153 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 328.4 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD · 52,153 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 384.5 µg/L — FARMDALE WATER DISTRICT · 8,203 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 74.4 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD · 52,153 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 67 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD · 52,153 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25.65 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD · 52,153 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.6 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD · 52,153 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.698 pCi/L 54% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD · 52,153 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD · 52,153 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.5000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD · 52,153 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.3000 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD · 52,153 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0064 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD · 52,153 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0165 µg/L — FARMDALE WATER DISTRICT · 8,203 people · 2023 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: FARMDALE WATER DISTRICT · 8,203 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0036 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: FARMDALE WATER DISTRICT · 8,203 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD · 52,153 people · 2025 | 2/2 | 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 40601
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| FRANKFORT PLANT BOARD | KY | 52,153 |
| FARMDALE WATER DISTRICT | KY | 8,203 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 40601 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 40601 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 40601. 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 40601?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 40601. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 40601'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.