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Mammoth Cave, KY (42259): 13 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 74/100
EPA data for Edmonson Company Water District
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 42259 in Mammoth Cave, KY contain 14 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 13 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 13 health-based violations and 1 non-health-based (since 2021).
- Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.005 mg/L is below the EPA action level, but EPA's health goal for lead is zero; filtration is advisable.
- Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
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Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 74/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
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Required domains
Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.
Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.
Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL
Your Water System
ZIP code 42259 in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky is mapped to the water system Edmonson Company Water District (EPA ID: KY0310114). This system provides water to approximately 17,848 people from surface water sources.
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- 40027 (Harrods Creek)
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Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 42729 (Cub Run) - 5 mi - 16 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 42207 (Bee Spring) - 6 mi - 14 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 42285 (Sweeden) - 7 mi - 14 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 42210 (Brownsville) - 8 mi - 16 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 42726 (Clarkson) - 11 mi - 15 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 42275 (Roundhill) - 13 mi - 14 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 42765 (Munfordville) - 14 mi - 17 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 42160 (Park City) - 15 mi - 14 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 42163 (Rocky Hill) - 15 mi
- 42754 (Leitchfield) - 15 mi - 15 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Edmonson Company Water District (KY0310114) 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.
Compliance History
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 42259 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 (8) OK
CPSC product recall notices
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 42259 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 14 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 42259 (primary system: Edmonson Company Water District), including 13 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 42259's water come from?
The recorded water source for Edmonson Company Water District, a system mapped to ZIP code 42259, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 17,848 people.
How does Mammoth Cave water compare to the national average?
Mammoth Cave's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 51% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 54% within Kentucky.
How can I get my water tested in Mammoth Cave?
If Edmonson Company 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 42259 tap water?
The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 42259 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.005 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2023-12-31). 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 42259?
42259 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Edmonson 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). Mammoth Cave, KY (42259): 13 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 74/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/42259/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 42259
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42729 | Cub Run, KY | 5.4 mi | N/A | 16 |
| 42207 | Bee Spring, KY | 6.2 mi | N/A | 14 |
| 42285 | Sweeden, KY | 7.2 mi | N/A | 14 |
| 42210 | Brownsville, KY | 7.9 mi | B | 16 |
| 42726 | Clarkson, KY | 10.8 mi | N/A | 15 |
| 42275 | Roundhill, KY | 13.2 mi | B | 14 |
| 42765 | Munfordville, KY | 13.7 mi | N/A | 17 |
| 42160 | Park City, KY | 14.5 mi | N/A | 14 |
| 42163 | Rocky Hill, KY | 14.7 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 42754 | Leitchfield, KY | 15.1 mi | N/A | 15 |
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