What was found in ZIP 42003
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 | 900 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 799.5 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 121.6 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 85.1 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 64 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 26 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.5 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.3 pCi/L 46% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2014 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.7000 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.7000 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.5700 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.3000 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2024 | 1/1 | 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 42003
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PADUCAH WATER WORKS | KY | 65,004 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 42003 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 42003 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 42003. 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 42003?
1 public water supplier report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 42003. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 42003's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Chlorite, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.