What was found in ZIP 40701
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 | 1047.5 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 · 16,899 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 322.6 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 · 16,899 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 520.5 µg/L — CUMBERLAND FALLS HIGHWAY WATER DISTRICT · 9,498 people · 2017 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 450 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 · 16,899 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 500 µg/L — CORBIN UTILITIES COMMISSION · 16,065 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 450 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 · 16,899 people · 2014 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 51.34 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 · 16,899 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 113.4 µg/L — CUMBERLAND FALLS HIGHWAY WATER DISTRICT · 9,498 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 39.11 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 · 16,899 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 83.1 µg/L — CUMBERLAND FALLS HIGHWAY WATER DISTRICT · 9,498 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.47 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 · 16,899 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 23.2 µg/L — CORBIN UTILITIES COMMISSION · 16,065 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 20.8 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 · 16,899 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 21.3 µg/L — CORBIN UTILITIES COMMISSION · 16,065 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 · 16,899 people · 2014 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.6000 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CORBIN UTILITIES COMMISSION · 16,065 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.5000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: CORBIN UTILITIES COMMISSION · 16,065 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.1000 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 · 16,899 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0039 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 · 16,899 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0200 µg/L — WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,825 people · 2024 | 4/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0180 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CORBIN UTILITIES COMMISSION · 16,065 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0100 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,825 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,825 people · 2024 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0051 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CUMBERLAND FALLS HIGHWAY WATER DISTRICT · 9,498 people · 2025 | 3/4 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT · 9,825 people · 2024 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: CUMBERLAND FALLS HIGHWAY WATER DISTRICT · 9,498 people · 2025 | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 · 16,899 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0020 mg/L — CORBIN UTILITIES COMMISSION · 16,065 people · 2027 | 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 40701
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| LAUREL CO WATER DISTRICT #2 | KY | 16,899 |
| CORBIN UTILITIES COMMISSION | KY | 16,065 |
| WHITLEY CO WATER DISTRICT | KY | 9,825 |
| CUMBERLAND FALLS HIGHWAY WATER DISTRICT | KY | 9,498 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 40701 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 40701 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 40701. 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 40701?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 40701. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 40701's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.