Water Quality in Henderson, KY (42420)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 42420.

No Health-Based Violations

None of the 7 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are2 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.

Better than 36% of US ZIP codes.

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

38,133

Population

7

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

0

Health-Based

Location

Loading map...

Water Systems Serving This Area (7)

Henderson Water Utility/North

Surface water 31,705 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.43 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Henderson County Water District

All resolved
Purchased surface water 17,447 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ellis Park Race Course

Groundwater 1,500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

John James Audubon State Park

Purchased surface water 270 people served
0 violations

Henderson Water Utility/South

Surface water 54 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Trocadero Plaza

All resolved
Groundwater 25 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Peabody Trailer Court

Groundwater 17 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

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: Jul 2025

How Does This Compare?

Henderson (42420) 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, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.

Fewer violations 36th percentile More violations

Water Filter Recommendations

No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Check Another ZIP Code