What was found in ZIP 42240
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 | 3500 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 936 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 210.2 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 526.35 µg/L — CHRISTIAN CO WATER DISTRICT · 17,248 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 100 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 89.4 µg/L 112% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 68 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 46.95 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 23.6 µg/L 157% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.665 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5 pCi/L 30% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.155 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.6900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| 6:2 Fts | 0.0230 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0055 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0049 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY · 41,350 people · 2024 | 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 42240
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| HOPKINSVILLE WATER ENVIRONMENT AUTHORITY | KY | 41,350 |
| CHRISTIAN CO WATER DISTRICT | KY | 17,248 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 42240 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 42240 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 42240. 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 42240?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 42240. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 42240's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrite, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.