Sacramento, KY Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable
1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Sacramento Residents
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0038 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 70% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
Sacramento's Water Providers
Among 3 systems linked to Sacramento, KY, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Sacramento, Kentucky (population ~1,620), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 11,022 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
Sacramento water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0038 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42372 | — | Sacramento Water Works | 2,435 |
All ZIP Codes in Sacramento
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.
Sacramento Infrastructure Age
With 70% 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 Sacramento, with a median build year of 1977, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.
Over half of homes in Sacramento 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.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Sacramento
Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Sacramento stays at or under the 1% mark.
Estimated remediation costs in Sacramento 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 31% below the Kentucky average.
Sacramento: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
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