Verona, KY Home Safety: Home Safety 83/100
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Verona: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Verona, KY carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.
How Verona Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Verona Water
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 33% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
Who Supplies Your Water in Verona
Multiple utilities show up for Verona, KY: 3 are listed here out of 4 tracked federally.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Verona, Kentucky (population ~3,250), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 96,381 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 Verona: 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
Verona water systems draw from: Groundwater, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41092 | B | Bullock Pen Water District | 20,048 |
All ZIP Codes in Verona
- 41092 [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.
Housing & Infrastructure in Verona
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
For a household in Verona, a certified lab test of tap water answers what the median build year of 1995 cannot.
Most homes in Verona 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.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Verona Homeowners
Of the three cost-context tiers - low, moderate and elevated - Verona is in the low one.
Estimated remediation costs in Verona 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 33% above the Kentucky average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Verona
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 Verona, KY