Monitoring data across Hebron reveals a persistent pattern of below-average compliance in KY — multiple service areas carry documented health violations, and the data has shown little overall improvement over recent EPA reporting cycles.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Hebron, Kentucky (population ~16,262), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 95,651 people region-wide.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Hebron — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Hebron: D (54/100)

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

Hebron water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

• Lead data: not yet available for Hebron
• 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

• Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
• Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 ZIP codes
• Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes

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

Areas with No Violations

All ZIP Codes in Hebron

• 41021 [D]
• 41048 [C]

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.

Hebron: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Within the Hebron market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity — the financial burden is proportionally low.

Median Home Value

$306,800

Est. Remediation

$1,250

Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Remediation costs in Hebron are relatively low compared to home values. The $550–$2,100 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 105% above the Kentucky average.

Climate-Related Water Risk for Hebron

Although Hebron's flood history doesn't reach high-severity thresholds, NFIP data documents 11 claims and FEMA maps place 50% of ZIP codes in designated flood zones — a combined profile that makes flood-related water quality considerations a reasonable planning baseline.

11

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$15,286

Avg Claim Payout

50%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

~1

Est. Claims/Year

Hebron has a moderate flood history with 11 FEMA claims averaging $15,286 per payout. 50% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.

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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,250</strong> remediation cost per household.

Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.

Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.