What was found in ZIP 42461
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 180.7 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HENDERSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 17,447 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 106.15 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: HENDERSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 17,447 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 117.9 µg/L — UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 6,117 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 68.075 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: HENDERSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 17,447 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 86.5 µg/L — UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 6,117 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7.7 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HENDERSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 17,447 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| PFOA | 0.0086 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 6,117 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0077 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 6,117 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0062 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the ZIP: UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 6,117 people · 2025 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HENDERSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 17,447 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0050 mg/L — UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT · 6,117 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 42461
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| HENDERSON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | KY | 17,447 |
| UNION COUNTY WATER DISTRICT | KY | 6,117 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 42461 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 42461 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 8 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 42461. 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 42461?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 42461. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 42461's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead, PFOA, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.