ZIP Code 40022
High RiskPFAS above EPA limits detected
2 compounds exceed EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels in water serving this ZIP code. Standard pitcher filters like Brita do not remove PFAS. See filter recommendations below.
4
PFAS Detected
2
Above EPA Limits
3
Water Systems
163%
Highest % of MCL
Compounds Exceeding EPA Limits
PFOA Exceeds EPA limit
0 ppt MCL: 4 ppt 115% of limit
Detected: 4.60 ppt
SHELBYVILLE WATER & SEWER COMMISSION
KY1060394 Low LevelWater Type
MX
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
0
State
Kentucky
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.30ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
WEST SHELBY WATER DISTRICT
KY1060457 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
1
Above MCL
1
State
Kentucky
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 4.60ppt | 115% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
TAYLORSVILLE WATER WORKS
KY1080425 High RiskWater Type
Surface Water
PFAS Detected
2
Above MCL
1
State
Kentucky
Data Period
2023–2025
PFAS Test Results
| Compound | Detected | vs. EPA Limit | EPA Limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid | 6.50ppt | 163% of limit
| 4 ppt | ⚠ Exceeds MCL |
PFPeA Perfluoropentanoic acid | 4.90ppt | No federal limit | — | Unregulated |
Note: ZIP code 40022 is served by 3 separate water utilities.
Results above show data for each system independently.
Data source: EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle (UCMR 5) — January 2026 release.
UCMR 5 tested ~10,000 public water systems serving more than 25 people between 2023-2025 for 29 PFAS compounds.
Detection values represent the highest single-sample result measured at entry points to the distribution system.