Ashland, KY: 8 Health Violations - Home Safety 72/100
4 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Ashland: B.
The model grade is high, but the records on this page include findings worth reviewing.
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Ashland, KY carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.
How Ashland Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Ashland Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.014 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $950 per household.
Water Systems Serving Ashland
More than one public water system is linked to Ashland, KY: federal records tie 5 systems to the area, and the 3 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Ashland, Kentucky (population ~40,110), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 81,229 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Ashland: B (72/100)
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
Ashland water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0140 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41102 | C | 8 | 8 | Ashland Water Works |
| 41101 | B | 1 | 1 | Ashland Water Works |
All ZIP Codes in Ashland
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Key Contaminants Detected in Ashland
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Ashland: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Estimated remediation for Ashland is a small fraction of median property value - one percent or less - though the ratio does not describe any single household.
Estimated remediation costs in Ashland can be compared with local home values. The $525–$1,850 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 2% above the Kentucky average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Ashland
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Ashland
Historical NFIP data for Ashland contains 373 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $18,372. 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 $950 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Ashland, KY