Henderson, KY: 1 Violation - Home Safety Score unavailable
2 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Henderson Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 1 violation in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0004 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,600 per household.
Who Supplies Your Water in Henderson
Water service in Henderson, KY is split across 2 utilities out of 2 tracked federally, each operating its own infrastructure and compliance record.
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Henderson, Kentucky, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 38,434 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Water Sources
Henderson water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0004 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)
- 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.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42420 | — | 1 | 0 | Henderson Water Utility/north |
All ZIP Codes in Henderson
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.
Top Contaminants in Henderson Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Henderson Homeowners
Remediation costs in Henderson are small relative to typical property values - the cost-to-value ratio here is favorable.
Remediation costs in Henderson are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$2,600 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 10% above the Kentucky average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Henderson
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.
Lead risk in Henderson appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Henderson
Historical NFIP data for Henderson contains 247 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $16,806. 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>$1,600</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.
Deep Dive Reports
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