What was found in ZIP 42215
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 | 1225 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BARKLEY LAKE WATER DISTRICT · 14,284 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 685 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BARKLEY LAKE WATER DISTRICT · 14,284 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 526.35 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CHRISTIAN CO WATER DISTRICT · 17,248 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 74.1 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CHRISTIAN CO WATER DISTRICT · 17,248 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 65.1 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: CHRISTIAN CO WATER DISTRICT · 17,248 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 29.55 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BARKLEY LAKE WATER DISTRICT · 14,284 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 18.8 µg/L 125% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CHRISTIAN CO WATER DISTRICT · 17,248 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.7 pCi/L 94% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: BARKLEY LAKE WATER DISTRICT · 14,284 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 1.2 µg/L 2.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BARKLEY LAKE WATER DISTRICT · 14,284 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.17 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BARKLEY LAKE WATER DISTRICT · 14,284 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CHRISTIAN CO WATER DISTRICT · 17,248 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0130 mg/L — BARKLEY LAKE WATER DISTRICT · 14,284 people · 2023 | 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 42215
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIAN CO WATER DISTRICT | KY | 17,248 |
| BARKLEY LAKE WATER DISTRICT | KY | 14,284 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 42215 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 42215 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 42215. 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 42215?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 42215. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 42215's water?
EPA monitoring detected Fluoride, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.