Hopkinsville, KY: 2 Violations — 68/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-04
Across water systems in Hopkinsville, safety results are uneven — a portion carry active or recent violations, while others meet federal standards without incident, placing the city in the middle tier for KY.
How Hopkinsville Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Hopkinsville Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $2,800 per household.
Water Systems Serving Hopkinsville
Residential addresses in Hopkinsville, KY are served by 2 primary water providers out of 2 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 41,510 people.
2 of 2 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hopkinsville: C (68/100)
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
Hopkinsville water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Hopkinsville
- 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.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42240 | C | 1 | 0 | Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority |
| 42241 | B | 1 | 0 | Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority |
All ZIP Codes in Hopkinsville
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.
Key Contaminants Detected in Hopkinsville
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Hopkinsville: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Although the Hopkinsville remediation share is moderate, it remains reachable for most homeowners who plan for the expense in advance.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Hopkinsville. The estimated $1,650–$4,450 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 1% below the Kentucky average.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Hopkinsville
Decades of documented flood activity appear in Hopkinsville's NFIP record — 972 insurance claims filed and 100% of ZIP codes carrying FEMA flood designations. The scale of that record puts water infrastructure vulnerability from flooding into the concrete-risk category.
Hopkinsville has a significant flood history with 972 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $96,178 per claim. With 100% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
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>$2,800</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.
What You Can Do in Hopkinsville
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Surface Water Treatment Rule can reduce the most common contaminant found in Hopkinsville's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Hopkinsville, KY