Systems across Newport show elevated violation counts against KY benchmarks — the low safety grade reflects that ongoing compliance pattern.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Newport, Kentucky, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 36,807 people.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Newport — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Newport: D (54/100)

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

Newport water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

• Lead data: not yet available for Newport
• 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): 4 ZIP codes
• Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Areas with No Violations

All ZIP Codes in Newport

• 41071 [C]
• 41072 [D]
• 41076 [C]
• 41099 [D]

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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Newport Homeowners

The household financial picture for Newport homeowners is proportionally favorable — addressing documented issues claims a small slice of equity, and the cost-to-value ratio puts this area well within the manageable tier.

Median Home Value

$203,800

Est. Remediation

$1,250

Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Remediation costs in Newport are relatively low compared to home values. The $550–$2,100 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 36% above the Kentucky average.

Flood & Climate Risk in Newport

The NFIP claim record for Newport — 36 filed incidents — reflects genuine, recurring flood exposure rather than an isolated event or two. When a community accumulates flood claims at this volume and carries 50% of its ZIP codes inside FEMA-designated zones, flood history starts to factor into water quality planning in ways it doesn't for lower-exposure areas. Flooding introduces specific contamination pathways — runoff overwhelming treatment facility intake, surface water infiltrating private wells, and pressure disruptions in distribution systems allowing backflow — all of which become more relevant as flood frequency increases.

36

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$8,257

Avg Claim Payout

50%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

~2

Est. Claims/Year

Newport has a moderate flood history with 36 FEMA claims averaging $8,257 per payout. 50% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.

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>$1,250</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.