Bullitt County, Kentucky
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 52/100 · Grade D · Updated 2026-06-03
Of 3 ZIP codes in Bullitt County, a meaningful portion have recorded health-based violations in recent monitoring periods — placing the county in the lower tier for water safety.
How Bullitt County Compares
How Bullitt County Compares
Bullitt County scores 9 points below the Kentucky state average (61/100) and 16 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Risk Factors
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,860, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.313% avg pipe failure probability
49% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,860
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
8,237 housing units in Bullitt County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Bullitt County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bullitt County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Bullitt County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOUISVILLE WATER COMPANY | 764,769 | 1 |
| 2 | LEBANON JUNCTION WATER WORKS | 2,866 | 1 |
| 3 | Hardin County Water District #2 | 76,326 | 1 |
| 4 | Taylorsville Water Works | 22,286 | 0 |
| 5 | Shelbyville Water & Sewer Commission | 23,760 | 0 |
8 total water systems serve Bullitt County.
All ZIP Codes in Bullitt County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Bullitt County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40071 | Taylorsville | 65 | C | 0 | $298K |
| 2 | 40150 | Lebanon Junction | 52 | D | 1 | $166K |
| 3 | 40110 | Clermont | 40 | D | 0 | $168K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bullitt County
If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Overview
Bullitt County in Kentucky covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of D (52/100).
1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.
What You Can Do
Bullitt County has a grade of D. Here are steps to protect your household.
Test your tap water
Order a certified lab test kit ($20-$50) to check for lead, bacteria, and other contaminants specific to your ZIP code.
Consider a certified water filter
NSF-certified filters can remove most common contaminants. Match the filter to your test results for best protection. Try our filter matcher
Contact your water utility
Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from your water provider. It details exactly what was found in your water supply.
Check for lead in your home
49% of homes in this county were built before 1978. Older plumbing and solder can leach lead into drinking water, especially in the morning.