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

Surface water 65,004 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Paducah Water Works

Surface water 35,000 people served
0 violations

Mission Conversation Service Alliance

1 health-based
Surface water 2,000 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 5 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Kevil Water Department

All resolved
Groundwater 1,782 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Magruder Village Water Corp

Purchased surface water 40 people served
0 violations

Robert Newton Trailer Park

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Bandana Water District

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: 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.

Fewer violations 36th percentile More violations

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.

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