Water Quality Report

Buffalo, KY (42716) Home Safety Report

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Larue County Water District #1)

0 recorded EPA violations (2021-2026)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 42716 in Buffalo, 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

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
Latest air quality, EPA records and weather alerts Current data temporarily unavailable
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Water records and current conditions
Current EPA violation data unavailable
Safety Score N/A
Water Quality No violations
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

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.
Contaminant Summary
Evidence unavailable
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
4
Water Systems
9,062
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$194K
Median Home Value48% above state median ($131K)

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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

EPA water compliance
100/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
100/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (7) MODERATE

Your Water System

ZIP code 42716 in Buffalo, Kentucky is mapped to the water system Larue County Water District #1 (EPA ID: KY0620237). This system provides water to approximately 9,062 people from surface water sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Larue County Water District #1 KY0620237 9,062 Surface water
Green Taylor Water District KY0440167 15,497 Surface water
Green River Valley Water District KY0500166 17,431 Surface water
Campbellsville Municipal Water KY1090060 24,874 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Larue County Water District #1 (KY0620237) 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.

📊 EPA Safe Drinking Water · View source →

UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 42716 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.

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Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (7) OK

CPSC product recall notices

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Protect Your Home in Buffalo

Based on local data for ZIP 42716, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 42716 was built around 1981. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Buffalo is 1981; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Service recommendations are based on public data for this ZIP code (FEMA, Census ACS, NWS). Actual needs vary by property. By calling, your information will be shared with an independent service provider. ZipCheckup may receive compensation. Cost estimates are approximate and vary by property, condition, and contractor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 42716 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 0 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 42716 (primary system: Larue County Water District #1), 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 42716's water come from?

The recorded water source for Larue County Water District #1, a system mapped to ZIP code 42716, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 9,062 people.

How can I get my water tested in Buffalo?

If Larue County Water District #1 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 42716?

42716 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Larue 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

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Buffalo, KY (42716) Home Safety Report. https://zipcheckup.com/report/42716/
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Page version: October 2026.

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Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 42716

ZIP Code City, State Distance Grade Violations
42748 Hodgenville, KY 4.5 mi N/A 2
42757 Magnolia, KY 6.8 mi N/A 1
42764 Mount Sherman, KY 7.4 mi N/A 0
42784 Upton, KY 12.1 mi N/A 15
42776 Sonora, KY 12.3 mi B 1
40051 New Haven, KY 12.3 mi N/A 11
42740 Glendale, KY 12.3 mi N/A 1
42782 Summersville, KY 12.5 mi N/A 0
40052 New Hope, KY 13.3 mi N/A 3
42713 Bonnieville, KY 14.4 mi N/A 17

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