Water Quality in Madisonville, KY (42431)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 42431.

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.

27,207

Population

22

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (22)

Madisonville Light & Water

Surface water 28,109 people served
0 violations

Madisonville Light & Water

1 health-based
Surface water 28,102 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

North Hopkins Water District

All resolved
Purchased surface water 3,725 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Island Creek Coal Co/Fies Mine

Surface water 525 people served
0 violations

Madisonville Auto/Truck Plaza

Purchased surface water 500 people served
0 violations

Zeigler Coal Co No 9 Mine

Surface water 325 people served
0 violations

Peabody Coal Co/Vogue Mine

Groundwater 315 people served
0 violations

Anton Elem School

Purchased surface water 310 people served
0 violations

I-24-41a Inc

Groundwater 250 people served
0 violations

Island Creek Coal Co

Purchased surface water 220 people served
0 violations

Island Creek Coal Co

Groundwater 215 people served
0 violations

Green River Coal Co # 9 Mine

Purchased surface water 180 people served
0 violations

Island Creek Coal Co/Fies W S

Surface water 100 people served
0 violations

Cimarron Coal Corp

Surface water 90 people served
0 violations

Pittsburg Midway Coal Mine Co

Groundwater 65 people served
0 violations

Hopkins Co Coal/Island Mine

Surface water 65 people served
0 violations

Island Creek Coal Co

Surface water 52 people served
0 violations

Sextet Mining Corp

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Center Coal Inc

Groundwater 29 people served
0 violations

Elm Grove Methodist Church

Purchased surface water 25 people served
0 violations

Bituminus Resources, Inc

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Pittsburg Midway Coal Mine Co

Purchased surface water 1 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Madisonville (42431) 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.

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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