Union Star, KY (40171) Home Safety Report
EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Hardinsburg Ro Wtp)
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 40171 in Union Star, KY contain zero recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026. This does not establish that every category was monitored or published, and it does not cover events outside that source window.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water No drinking-water violations in EPA records since 2021.
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable
Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.
Canonical components
Required domains
Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (6) MODERATE
Your Water System
ZIP code 40171 in Union Star, Kentucky is mapped to the water system Hardinsburg Ro Wtp (EPA ID: KY0140966). This system provides water to approximately 18,437 people from groundwater sources.
There are 2 community water systems serving this area.
Water Systems Serving This Area
| System Name | EPA ID | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardinsburg Ro Wtp | KY0140966 | 18,437 | Groundwater |
| Irvington Water System | KY0140206 | 1,627 | 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
- 47574 (Rome, IN) - 4 mi
- 40161 (Rhodelia) - 5 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40170 (Stephensport) - 5 mi
- 40157 (Payneville) - 6 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40176 (Webster) - 7 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 47525 (Derby, IN) - 8 mi
- 40104 (Battletown) - 10 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40146 (Irvington) - 11 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40144 (Harned) - 11 mi
- 40153 (Mc Quady) - 11 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Hardinsburg Ro Wtp (KY0140966) on EPA.gov.
5 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 40171 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 (6) 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 40171 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 40171 (primary system: Hardinsburg Ro Wtp), including 0 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 40171's water come from?
The recorded water source for Hardinsburg Ro Wtp, a system mapped to ZIP code 40171, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 18,437 people.
How can I get my water tested in Union Star?
If Hardinsburg Ro Wtp 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.
What is the radon risk for 40171?
40171 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Breckinridge 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). Union Star, KY (40171) Home Safety Report. https://zipcheckup.com/report/40171/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 40171
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47574 | Rome, IN | 4.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 40161 | Rhodelia, KY | 4.6 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 40170 | Stephensport, KY | 5.2 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 40157 | Payneville, KY | 5.6 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 40176 | Webster, KY | 6.9 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 47525 | Derby, IN | 7.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 40104 | Battletown, KY | 10.3 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 40146 | Irvington, KY | 10.8 mi | N/A | 3 |
| 40144 | Harned, KY | 11.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 40153 | Mc Quady, KY | 11.3 mi | N/A | 0 |
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