Water Quality in Princeton, KY (42038)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 42038.

Past Health-Based Violations

6 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 60% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

6,282

Population

16

Water Systems

7

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)

Princeton Water & Sewer Commission

Surface water 7,007 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lyon County Water District

5 health-based
Purchased surface water 6,744 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Caldwell County Water District

Purchased surface water 6,000 people served
0 violations

Eddyville Water Department

Surface water 3,843 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lyon County Water Dist #2

Purchased surface water 2,079 people served
0 violations

Kentucky State Penitentiary

Surface water 1,200 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hillman Ferry Campgrounds

Groundwater 990 people served
0 violations

Lake Barkley Water System Inc

Purchased surface water 390 people served
0 violations

Bay Area Camping Resort

Purchased surface water 186 people served
0 violations

Eddy Creek Marina Resort Llc

1 health-based
Groundwater 150 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Rose'S Y'All Come Back Cafe

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Drurys Diner

Groundwater 45 people served
0 violations

Jewells Heritage House Rest

Purchased surface water 40 people served
0 violations

The Palisades Vacation Resort

Purchased surface water 24 people served
0 violations

Western Ky Farm Center/Farm #2

Groundwater 10 people served
0 violations

Holiday Hills Camping Resort

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
3 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Princeton (42038) has more violations than 60% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 7.

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Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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