What was found in ZIP 42642
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 | 1364 µg/L 105% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 9,409 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1200 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: JAMESTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 7,402 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 610 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: JAMESTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 7,402 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 577 µg/L 5.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: JAMESTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 7,402 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 96.4 µg/L 161% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 9,409 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 86.6 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 9,409 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 90.255 µg/L — JAMESTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 7,402 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 25.4 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: JAMESTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 7,402 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.4 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 9,409 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 13.35 µg/L — JAMESTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 7,402 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8200 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Highest in the ZIP: JAMESTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 7,402 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0124 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: RUSSELL SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 9,409 people · 2024 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.0120 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: JAMESTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 7,402 people · 2013 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: RUSSELL SPRINGS WATER & SEWER · 9,409 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0050 mg/L — JAMESTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS · 7,402 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 42642
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL SPRINGS WATER & SEWER | KY | 9,409 |
| JAMESTOWN MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS | KY | 7,402 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 42642 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 42642 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 42642. 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 42642?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 42642. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 42642's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.