London, KY: 13 Violations - Home Safety Score unavailable
6 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
London Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 13 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $800 per household.
Water Systems Serving London
Among 5 systems linked to London, KY, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in London, Kentucky (population ~43,407), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 71,586 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 6 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
London 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 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
6 of 6 ZIP records with known zones are 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.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 1 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 6 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 5 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 5 | 2 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40741 | — | 13 | 3 | London Utility Commission |
| 40744 | — | 2 | 1 | Laurel Company Water District #2 |
All ZIP Codes in London
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 London
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
London: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Relative to home values, London remediation estimates run low.
Estimated remediation costs in London can be compared with local home values. The $450–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 5% above the Kentucky average.
Protecting Children from Lead in London
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.
Available area-level lead records for London do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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 Flood-Claim Evidence for London
Historical NFIP data for London contains 8 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $147,467. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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 $800 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
Detailed analysis for London, KY