Sandgap, KY (40481) Home Safety Report
EPA data for Jackson Company Water Association
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 40481 in Sandgap, 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 of 0.003 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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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: Score unavailable
Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.
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Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.
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Safety & Health (5) MODERATE
Your Water System
ZIP code 40481 in Sandgap, Kentucky is mapped to the water system Jackson Company Water Association (EPA ID: KY0550209). This system provides water to approximately 13,629 people from surface water sources.
Other Water Quality Reports in Kentucky
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- 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
- 40488 (Waneta) - 3 mi
- 40447 (Mc Kee) - 5 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40405 (Bighill) - 8 mi
- 40434 (Gray Hawk) - 10 mi
- 40460 (Orlando) - 12 mi
- 40403 (Berea) - 12 mi - 5 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40492 (Wildie) - 12 mi
- 40404 (Berea) - 13 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 40402 (Annville) - 14 mi
- 40445 (Livingston) - 15 mi
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Jackson Company Water Association (KY0550209) 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 40481 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) MODERATE
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 40481 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 40481 (primary system: Jackson Company Water Association), 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 40481's water come from?
The recorded water source for Jackson Company Water Association, a system mapped to ZIP code 40481, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 13,629 people.
How can I get my water tested in Sandgap?
If Jackson Company Water Association 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 40481 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 40481 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.003 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2024-12-31). 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 40481?
40481 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Jackson 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). Sandgap, KY (40481) Home Safety Report. https://zipcheckup.com/report/40481/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 40481
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40488 | Waneta, KY | 2.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 40447 | Mc Kee, KY | 5.1 mi | N/A | 4 |
| 40405 | Bighill, KY | 8.0 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 40434 | Gray Hawk, KY | 10.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 40460 | Orlando, KY | 11.8 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 40403 | Berea, KY | 12.0 mi | N/A | 5 |
| 40492 | Wildie, KY | 12.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 40404 | Berea, KY | 12.6 mi | N/A | 2 |
| 40402 | Annville, KY | 14.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 40445 | Livingston, KY | 14.6 mi | N/A | 0 |
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