Water Quality in Paducah, KY (42053)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 42053.
Past Health-Based Violations
1 health-based violation was 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 36% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
5,307
Population
7
Water Systems
2
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (7)
Paducah Water Works
Paducah Water Works
Mission Conversation Service Alliance
1 health-basedKevil Water Department
All resolvedMagruder Village Water Corp
Robert Newton Trailer Park
Bandana Water District
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Paducah (42053) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2.
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.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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.