Petersburg, KY Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Petersburg: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Tap water system records for Petersburg, KY support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.
How Petersburg Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Petersburg Water: The Quick Version
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 62% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
Water Systems Serving Petersburg
Just one provider appears in the list below for Petersburg, KY, among 1 on the federal list. A listing shows which system is tied to the area, not which one serves a particular street; the water bill or the utility itself confirms that for a given address.
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Petersburg, Kentucky (population ~1,729), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 66,300 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.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Petersburg: B (83/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Petersburg water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0010 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
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41080 | B | Boone Company Water & Sewer District | 66,300 |
All ZIP Codes in Petersburg
- 41080 [B]
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.
How Old Is Petersburg's Housing Stock?
With 62% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Renovation history matters as much as age: in Petersburg, with a median build year of 1970, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.
Over half of homes in Petersburg were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Petersburg: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Estimated remediation for Petersburg is a small fraction of median property value - one percent or less - though the ratio does not describe any single household.
Estimated remediation costs in Petersburg 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 42% above the Kentucky average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Petersburg
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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Petersburg, KY