Data: EPA SDWIS

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Lily, Kentucky (population ~3,954), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 47,839 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Water Sources

Lily water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

• Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0020 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 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

Areas with No Violations

All ZIP Codes in Lily

• 40740

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.

Housing Age Profile

1996 is the median build year in Lily, and the age breakdown below shows how much of the housing predates 1986.

1996

Median Year Built

36%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

20%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (20%) 1970–1986 (16%) Post-1986 (64%)

Most homes in Lily 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Lily

The remediation-to-value ratio for Lily sits at the bottom of the scale.

Median Home Value

$124,200

Est. Remediation

$500

Remediation as % of home value 0.4%

Estimated remediation costs in Lily can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 17% below the Kentucky average.

Lily: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

36%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.002

mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.