Guston, KY (40142): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems
EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Meade County Water District)
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 40142 in Guston, KY contain 3 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation and 2 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
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This report sorts findings for 40142 in Guston into tiers using its own criteria, covering a water system's 90th-percentile lead result above the EPA action level, unresolved violations on record, PFAS and carbon monoxide risk; in the available data, one finding meets the critical criteria and none meets the high-priority criteria, and the card below links to the section with details.
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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 40142 in Guston, Kentucky is mapped to the water system Meade County Water District (EPA ID: KY0820369). This system provides water to approximately 33,313 people from surface water sources.
There are 3 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meade County Water District | KY0820369 | 33,313 | Surface water |
| Hardin County Water District #1 | KY0470393 | 30,230 | Surface water |
| Brandenburg Water Works | KY0820041 | 2,880 | Groundwater |
Other Water Quality Reports in Kentucky
- 40003 (Bagdad) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 40004 (Bardstown) - 8 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40006 (Bedford) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 40007 (Bethlehem)
- 40008 (Bloomfield) - 9 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40009 (Bradfordsville)
- 40010 (Buckner)
- 40011 (Campbellsburg) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 40012 (Chaplin) - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40013 (Coxs Creek) - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40014 (Crestwood)
- 40018 (Eastwood)
- 40019 (Eminence) - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
- 40020 (Fairfield)
- 40022 (Finchville)
- 40023 (Fisherville)
- 40025 (Glenview)
- 40026 (Goshen)
- 40027 (Harrods Creek)
- 40031 (La Grange)
Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 40117 (Ekron) - 4 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40146 (Irvington) - 5 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40176 (Webster) - 7 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40108 (Brandenburg) - 8 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 47142 (Mauckport, IN) - 10 mi
- 40104 (Battletown) - 11 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40140 (Garfield) - 11 mi
- 40115 (Custer) - 11 mi
- 40175 (Vine Grove) - 12 mi - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40155 (Muldraugh) - 13 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Meade County Water District (KY0820369) on EPA.gov.
4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 40142 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.
The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (7) OK
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 40142 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 40142 (primary system: Meade County Water District), including 1 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.
Where does 40142's water come from?
The recorded water source for Meade County Water District, a system mapped to ZIP code 40142, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 33,313 people.
How can I get my water tested in Guston?
If Meade County Water District supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.
Is lead a concern in 40142 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 40142 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.002 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.
What is the radon risk for 40142?
40142 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Meade County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (2026). Guston, KY (40142): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/40142/
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Page version: October 2026.
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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 40142
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40117 | Ekron, KY | 3.5 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 40146 | Irvington, KY | 4.6 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 40176 | Webster, KY | 7.3 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 40108 | Brandenburg, KY | 7.6 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 47142 | Mauckport, IN | 10.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 40104 | Battletown, KY | 11.0 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 40140 | Garfield, KY | 11.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 40115 | Custer, KY | 11.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 40175 | Vine Grove, KY | 11.6 mi | B | 6 |
| 40155 | Muldraugh, KY | 12.5 mi | N/A | 0 |
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