Water Quality in Elizabethtown, KY (42748)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 42748.

Past Health-Based Violations

2 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

9,365

Population

10

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

2

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Hardin County Water District #2

All resolved
Surface water 76,326 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hardin County Water District #1

Surface water 30,230 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hardin Co. Water Dist #1/Ft. Knox

Purchased surface water 23,600 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Ft Knox Water Dept

Surface water 23,400 people served
0 violations

Larue County Water District #1

Purchased surface water 9,062 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Hodgenville Water Works

All resolved
Surface water 4,629 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

New Haven Municipal Water Works

2 health-based
Purchased surface water 1,357 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 2 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Park 84 % T C Mahoney

Groundwater 123 people served
0 violations

Joseph E Seagram And Sons Inc

Surface water 50 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved
Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
3 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Elizabethtown (42748) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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.

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

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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