Fort Campbell, KY Water Safety: 72/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Within Fort Campbell, safety indicators for tap water remain above the KY median — documented violations are infrequent and the city's compliance record sits in the upper tier.
How Fort Campbell Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Fort Campbell Water
- Homes built before 1986: 46% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
Who Supplies Your Water in Fort Campbell
Federal records list 2 water systems tied to Fort Campbell, KY. Of those, 2 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Fort Campbell, Kentucky (population ~19,261), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 30,762 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Fort Campbell — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Fort Campbell: B (72/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Fort Campbell water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Fort Campbell
- 0 ZIP codes 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.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42223 | B | Fort Campbell | 22,000 |
All ZIP Codes in Fort Campbell
- 42223 [B]
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
Updated daily.
Housing & Infrastructure in Fort Campbell
With 46% 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
When trying to understand water quality at the household level, the year a home was built often matters more than any city-wide water report. That's because the 1986 federal ban on lead solder in plumbing, and the earlier phase-out of lead pipes before 1970, created sharp discontinuities in residential plumbing risk by construction era. Fort Campbell's median build year of 1982 puts the city in the transition zone: a substantial share of the housing stock postdates the solder ban, but a comparable fraction predates it — with the oldest homes carrying both the solder risk and the pipe risk simultaneously. Whether any individual household sits on the safer or riskier side of these thresholds is the key question, and it's one the city-wide median alone can't answer.
Most homes in Fort Campbell 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Fort Campbell Homeowners
Across Fort Campbell, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small — a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in Fort Campbell are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 78% above the Kentucky average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Fort Campbell
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.
46% — that captures the slice of Fort Campbell housing dating from before the federal ban on solder containing lead. It pairs with aggregate utility readings that either approach or cross 0.015 mg/L, the benchmark set under the EPA Lead and Copper Rule. Together, the two figures shift one-home reads into a standard household-level confirmation, particularly for families with kids. A certified lead-removal filter is available through retailer-verified channels if a kit returns results that warrant additional measures.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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