What was found in ZIP 42029
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 | 800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 1005 µg/L — NORTH MARSHALL WATER DISTRICT #1 · 16,276 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 900 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 799.5 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2014 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 121.6 µg/L 9.4% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 636.5 µg/L — NORTH MARSHALL WATER DISTRICT #1 · 16,276 people · 2019 | 3/3 | 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 | 3/3 | 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 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.5 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 33.67 µg/L — NORTH MARSHALL WATER DISTRICT #1 · 16,276 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 26 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 26.85 µg/L — NORTH MARSHALL WATER DISTRICT #1 · 16,276 people · 2017 | 3/3 | 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
Highest in the ZIP: 3.5945 pCi/L — CALVERT CITY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT · 4,381 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.458 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: NORTH MARSHALL WATER DISTRICT #1 · 16,276 people · 2016 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 3 µg/L 6% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.3000 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.88 µg/L — NORTH MARSHALL WATER DISTRICT #1 · 16,276 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.7000 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 2.79 µg/L — CALVERT CITY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT · 4,381 people · 2017 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.469 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: NORTH MARSHALL WATER DISTRICT #1 · 16,276 people · 2015 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chlorobenzene | 0.7000 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Beryllium, Total | 0.6775 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: NORTH MARSHALL WATER DISTRICT #1 · 16,276 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.5700 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2017 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.2000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| PFOS | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfba | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0058 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2024 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0033 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PADUCAH WATER WORKS · 65,004 people · 2024 | 1/3 | 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
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0030 mg/L — CALVERT CITY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT · 4,381 people · 2025 | 3/3 | 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 42029
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| PADUCAH WATER WORKS | KY | 65,004 |
| NORTH MARSHALL WATER DISTRICT #1 | KY | 16,276 |
| CALVERT CITY MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT | KY | 4,381 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 42029 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 42029 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 42029. 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 42029?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 42029. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 42029's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Chlorite, Copper, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.