Hestand, KY: 9 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Hestand Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.007 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 27% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
Water Systems Serving Hestand
Counting every public water system linked to Hestand, KY in federal data gives 2. The list below keeps the 2 largest by reported population served, a figure that covers each system's whole service area rather than the city alone. A household's own supplier is named on its water bill.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Hestand, Kentucky (population ~251), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 12,012 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. 7 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
Hestand water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0070 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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 1 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 2 | 1 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42151 | — | 9 | 7 | Monroe County Water District |
All ZIP Codes in Hestand
- 42151 - 9 violations ⚠
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 Hestand
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Hestand's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Whether your home in Hestand was built before or after 1986 matters more than the citywide median of 1996, because the 1986 federal lead restrictions cover plumbing installed after that point.
Most homes in Hestand were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Protecting Children from Lead in Hestand
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.
Averaged across Hestand ZIP codes, the 90th-percentile lead results reported by water systems come to less than 10 parts per billion. That is an area summary rather than a reading from any home, and EPA's health goal for lead in drinking water is zero; about 27% of local housing predates 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
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