Paducah Waterworks (KY) Water Quality

Paducah Waterworks is a large public water system in EPA region 04 that provides tap water for the 42002 zip codes. It has 2 facilities where the water supply was tested for 23 chemical contaminants that impact tap water quality and human health.

Contaminants

1-butanol

1-butanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 2 µg/L and a reference level of 700 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of 1-butanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 1-butanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<2.0 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-methoxyethanol

2-methoxyethanol is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.4 µg/L and a reference level of 21 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of 2-methoxyethanol that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-methoxyethanol.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.4 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol)

2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) is a class of Alcohol that has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 35 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol) that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about 2-propen-1-ol (Allyl Alcohol).

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.5 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids)

HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0.5 µg/L and a reference level of 60 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids) that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 36.88 µg/L. Learn more about HAA5 (five regulated haloacetic acids).

36.88µg/L
2901 Fisher Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
35.42 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
401 Washington Street
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
25.48 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
3700 Clarks River Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
.61 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
2945 Oaks Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
.59 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
4025 Husbands Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
21.3 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold
7325 Clinton Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
36.88 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
7920 Cairo Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
30.43 µg/L
⚠️ Exceeds 50% of Reference Level
135 County Line Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
28.4 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids)

HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dibromochloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA6Br (six brominated haloacetic acids).

2901 Fisher Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
11.52 µg/L
401 Washington Street
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
9.79 µg/L
3700 Clarks River Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
10.95 µg/L
2945 Oaks Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
11.24 µg/L
4025 Husbands Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
8.03 µg/L
7325 Clinton Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
11.61 µg/L
7920 Cairo Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
9.26 µg/L
135 County Line Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
8.93 µg/L

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids)

HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids) are a class of Disinfection Byproducts that includes Bromochloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloroacetic Acid, Chlorodibromoacetic Acid, Dibromoacetic Acid, Dichloroacetic Acid, Monobromoacetic Acid, Monochloroacetic Acid, Tribromoacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid and has a minimum reporting level of 0 µg/L and is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about HAA9 (nine haloacetic acids).

2901 Fisher Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
46.32 µg/L
401 Washington Street
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
34.69 µg/L
3700 Clarks River Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
10.95 µg/L
2945 Oaks Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
11.24 µg/L
4025 Husbands Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
29.33 µg/L
7325 Clinton Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
47.91 µg/L
7920 Cairo Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
39.36 µg/L
135 County Line Road
Paducah Water
10/23/2018
76 months ago
37.33 µg/L

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane

alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.006 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about alpha-hexachlorocyclohexane.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.01 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

anatoxin-a

anatoxin-a is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about anatoxin-a.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
6/20/2018
80 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Butylated Hydroxyanisole.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

chlorpyrifos

chlorpyrifos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 2 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of chlorpyrifos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about chlorpyrifos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

cylindrospermopsin

cylindrospermopsin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.7 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of cylindrospermopsin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about cylindrospermopsin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
6/20/2018
80 months ago
<0.09 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

dimethipin

dimethipin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 140 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of dimethipin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about dimethipin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

ethoprop

ethoprop is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 1.14 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of ethoprop that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about ethoprop.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.03 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Germanium

Germanium is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about Germanium.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Manganese

Manganese is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 300 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of Manganese that were below unsafe concentration levels. The maximum reported value was 5.34 µg/L. Learn more about Manganese.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
5.34 µg/L
Meets Reporting Threshold

o-toluidine

o-toluidine is a chemical contaminant that is a potential threat to human health. Learn more about o-toluidine.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.007 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

oxyfluorfen

oxyfluorfen is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 200 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of oxyfluorfen that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about oxyfluorfen.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.05 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

profenofos

profenofos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of profenofos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about profenofos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

quinoline

quinoline is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.01 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of quinoline that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about quinoline.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.02 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tebuconazole

tebuconazole is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 190 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of tebuconazole that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tebuconazole.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.2 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Microcystin

Total Microcystin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.3 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of Total Microcystin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Microcystin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
6/20/2018
80 months ago
<0.3 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Total Permethrin

Total Permethrin is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 3.344 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of Total Permethrin that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about Total Permethrin.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.04 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

tribufos

tribufos is a chemical contaminant that has a reference level of 0.6 µg/L. All the latest water samples for Paducah Waterworks showed levels of tribufos that were below unsafe concentration levels. Learn more about tribufos.

Entry Point to Dist. System
Paducah WTP
10/23/2018
76 months ago
<0.07 µg/L
Below Reporting Level

Sampling Facilities

Facility NameWater Type/Source
Paducah WTPSurface Water (SW)
Paducah WaterSurface Water (SW)

FAQ

Is Paducah Waterworks tap water safe to drink?

When was Paducah Waterworks last tested for water contamination?

The latest water samples were taken between June 20th, 2018 and October 23rd, 2018.