CITY REPORT IN 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Floyds Knobs, IN: 4 Health Violations - Home Safety 63/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Floyds Knobs: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

If you're checking Floyds Knobs, IN tap water safety, the short answer is: average - violations are present in parts of the city and specifics depend on which water system serves your address.

How Floyds Knobs Compares

Floyds Knobs63/100
Indiana avg64/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs with Violations
C · 63
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
Radon Risk (Moderate)
$322K
Median Home Value
$2,200
Est. Remediation (0.7% of home value)

Key Facts for Floyds Knobs Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 6 violations in the past 5 years.
  • Average lead level: 0.0022 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 48% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $2,200 per household.
  • CDC health risk index: 13.81 - above typical levels.

Floyds Knobs's Water Providers

Water delivery in Floyds Knobs, IN is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system - drawn from 5 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Floyds Knobs, Indiana (population ~11,748), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 137,497 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Floyds Knobs: C (63/100)

Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:

Factor What It Measures
Water Quality EPA violations and compliance history
PFAS MCL Screen UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs
Radon Risk EPA radon zone classification
Annual AQI EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days

Water Sources

Floyds Knobs water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0022 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Chlorite Disinfection Byproducts 8 1
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Technique 4 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
47119 C 6 4 Edwardsville Water Corporation

All ZIP Codes in Floyds Knobs

  • 47119 [C] - 6 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Floyds Knobs Community Health Snapshot

11.3%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.6%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 11.3% ↑
Diabetes 12.5% ↑
Mental Health 17.6% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Floyds Knobs's Water?

Chlorite 8 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA limit: 1 mg/L
Anemia in infants and young children
Surface Water Treatment Rule 4 violations
Treatment Technique
Pathogens may not be adequately removed

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Floyds Knobs Infrastructure Age

1981
Median Build Year
48%
Built Before 1986
15%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 48% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Plumbing risk in residential housing tracks directly to construction era: pre-1986 homes may have lead-soldered copper joints; pre-1970 homes may have lead pipes outright. Floyds Knobs's median build year of 1981 places the city in a moderate risk zone where neither era dominates the housing inventory. Understanding which side of the 1986 threshold a specific property falls on - and whether it predates 1970 - is the most actionable starting point for a homeowner trying to assess their own tap water exposure.

1981
Median Year Built
48%
Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)
15%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (15%) 1970–1986 (33%) Post-1986 (52%)

Most homes in Floyds Knobs were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Floyds Knobs

Because property values in Floyds Knobs comfortably exceed estimated remediation costs, the equity impact here is proportionally small.

Median Home Value
$321,500
Est. Remediation
$2,200
Remediation as % of home value 0.7%

Remediation costs in Floyds Knobs are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,200–$3,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 80% above the Indiana average.

Floyds Knobs: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

48%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0022
mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.

Older stock in Floyds Knobs represents 48% of the inventory, and citywide monitoring runs at or above the federal action level - making an in-home read a standard household-level step.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Floyds Knobs: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

8
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$3,397
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Floyds Knobs contains 8 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,397. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. The <strong>$2,200</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.

Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.

Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.

What You Can Do in Floyds Knobs

  1. Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
  2. Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Chlorite can reduce the most common contaminant found in Floyds Knobs's water.
  3. Check your home's plumbing. With 48% of homes built before 1986, lead solder is a real possibility.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Floyds Knobs, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Floyds Knobs, IN?
Floyds Knobs has an average Home Safety Score of 63/100 (Grade C) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 6 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many water violations does Floyds Knobs have?
Floyds Knobs water systems have a total of 6 EPA violations, including 4 health-based violations. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.
Does Floyds Knobs water have lead?
The average 90th-percentile lead level in Floyds Knobs is 0.0022 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Floyds Knobs compare to Indiana average?
Floyds Knobs has an average Home Safety Score of 63/100, which is below the Indiana state average of 64/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Floyds Knobs?
Floyds Knobs is served by 5 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 11,748 people.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Floyds Knobs?
Estimated remediation costs in Floyds Knobs average $2,200 per household, ranging from $1,200 to $3,400. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.
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