Kentucky (KY) — Flood Zone, Tap Water Quality, Soil Foundation, Radon & EPA Hazards
According to public U.S. EPA, USDA, and FEMA registries (current as of November 01, 2026), Kentucky tracks 40,645 EPA-regulated facilities, including 909 High-Risk sites (2.2%), 1,401 active violators, and $161,224,430 in federal penalties. Statewide environmental due diligence also covers 2,174 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 26,046 Clean Water NPDES permits, 19 historical FEMA disaster declarations, USDA Soil Shrink-Swell (MODERATE regional signal), and EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L).
Kentucky (KY) 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Screening Signals
🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan📊 Kentucky (KY) Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry
SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 01, 2026)Major Municipal Environmental Directories in Kentucky
Counties in Kentucky (120)
Highest-Density ZIP Codes in Kentucky
| ZIP Code | City | Total Sites | High Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41501 | Phelps | 536 | 25 |
| 40601 | Frankfort | 558 | 15 |
| 42101 | Bowling Green | 708 | 13 |
| 41042 | Florence | 430 | 13 |
| 42240 | Hopkinsville | 317 | 13 |
| 41858 | Deane | 82 | 12 |
| 40324 | Georgetown | 387 | 11 |
| 42025 | Benton | 107 | 11 |
| 41653 | Prestonsburg | 201 | 10 |
| 40965 | Capito | 140 | 10 |
| 41828 | Kite | 26 | 10 |
| 41701 | Glomawr | 164 | 9 |
| 42701 | Brandenburg | 477 | 8 |
| 41514 | Bedford | 96 | 8 |
| 41214 | Davella | 35 | 8 |
| 40213 | Louisville | 220 | 7 |
| 41094 | Walton | 179 | 7 |
| 40258 | Louisville | 137 | 7 |
| 42029 | Calvert City | 112 | 7 |
| 40977 | Pineville | 90 | 7 |
| 41250 | South Williamson | 58 | 7 |
| 41539 | Kimper | 56 | 7 |
| 42328 | Centertown | 36 | 7 |
| 40475 | Madison County | 440 | 6 |
| 40165 | Shepherdsville | 419 | 6 |
| 42420 | Henderson | 397 | 6 |
| 42303 | Owensboro | 349 | 6 |
| 41230 | Louisa | 229 | 6 |
| 40422 | Danville | 226 | 6 |
| 42134 | Franklin | 221 | 6 |
| 40701 | Corbin | 219 | 6 |
| 42003 | Paducah | 194 | 6 |
| 41129 | Catlettsburg | 138 | 6 |
| 40380 | Stanton | 78 | 6 |
| 41553 | Phelps | 57 | 6 |
| 41812 | Deane | 22 | 6 |
| 40511 | Lexington | 397 | 5 |
| 42431 | Madisonville | 293 | 5 |
| 42501 | Somerset | 239 | 5 |
| 40214 | Louisville | 214 | 5 |
| 41339 | Jackson (Breathitt) | 113 | 5 |
| 40906 | Barbourville | 93 | 5 |
| 42437 | Grove Center | 92 | 5 |
| 42211 | Golden Pond | 84 | 5 |
| 42330 | Central City | 76 | 5 |
| 41562 | Shelbiana | 70 | 5 |
| 41164 | Olive Hill | 64 | 5 |
| 41314 | Booneville | 52 | 5 |
| 41265 | Odds | 40 | 5 |
| 40065 | Shelbyville | 347 | 4 |
| 40391 | Winchester | 290 | 4 |
| 40245 | Louisville | 273 | 4 |
| 40219 | Louisville | 263 | 4 |
| 40741 | London | 232 | 4 |
| 41001 | Alexandria (Campbell) | 216 | 4 |
| 40351 | Morehead | 210 | 4 |
| 42071 | Murray | 210 | 4 |
| 40211 | Louisville | 160 | 4 |
| 42503 | Somerset | 135 | 4 |
| 41056 | Maysville | 130 | 4 |
Highest-Scored EPA Enforcement & Contamination Facilities in Kentucky
100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).
| Facility Name / Hazard Type | Sector Location (Street Redacted) | Risk Score (0–100) | Compliance Status | Enforcement / Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • CARROLLTON, KY (ZIP 41008 Sector) | HIGH (98/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LOUISVILLE, KY (ZIP 40216 Sector) | HIGH (91/100) | Significant Violation (9 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #3 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • FRANKLIN, KY (ZIP 42134 Sector) | HIGH (90/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #4 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • MOREHEAD (ROWAN), KY (ZIP 40351 Sector) | HIGH (89/100) | Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #5 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • CALVERT CITY, KY (ZIP 42029 Sector) | HIGH (88/100) | Significant Violation (6 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #6 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • FLORENCE, KY (ZIP 41042 Sector) | HIGH (88/100) | Significant Violation (10 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #7 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LEWISPORT, KY (ZIP 42351 Sector) | HIGH (87/100) | Significant Violation (11 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| 🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #8 | 🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • LOUISVILLE, KY (ZIP 40211 Sector) | HIGH (86/100) | Significant Violation (10 qtrs NC) | 🔒 $10,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock → |
| ENDEAVOR AIRLINES FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 82 COMAIR BLVD, ERLANGER, KY 41018 | LOW (19/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| WAL-MART SUPERCENTER #5236 FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1201 MORGANTOWN ROAD, BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101 | LOW (17/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| VALVOLINE INSTANT OIL CHANGES FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 3243 S HWY 27, SOMERSET, KY 42501 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
| MP 479.89 CLARK COUNTY FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK) | 1 MI EAST OFF HIGHWAY 60, SEWELLS, KY 40391 | LOW (16/100) | No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC) | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions — Kentucky (KY) Environmental Due Diligence & EPA Dataset
How many EPA-regulated environmental sites and high-risk facilities are in Kentucky?
Public U.S. EPA records track 40,645 regulated facilities across Kentucky. Of those, 909 (2.2%) are classified in the High-Risk tier due to formal enforcement actions, penalties, or toxic chemical releases, and 1,401 (3.4%) have active non-compliance quarters.
Which counties and ZIP codes in Kentucky have the highest concentration of EPA-regulated sites?
In Kentucky, the highest regulated facility volumes are concentrated in Jefferson County (4,950 sites), Fayette County (1,918 sites), Pike County (1,515 sites), Warren County (1,216 sites), with key high-risk postal sectors including ZIP 41501 (Phelps, 25 high-risk), ZIP 40601 (Frankfort, 15 high-risk), ZIP 42101 (Bowling Green, 13 high-risk), ZIP 41042 (Florence, 13 high-risk).
How many drinking water systems (SDWIS), Clean Water permits, and FEMA disaster declarations are recorded in Kentucky?
Statewide in Kentucky, federal registries track 2,174 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 26,046 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 5,789 impaired water body (303d) dischargers, alongside 19 historical FEMA disaster declarations.
What is the EPA Radon Zone and USDA Soil Foundation Risk for properties in Kentucky?
Regional geologic screening places Kentucky in EPA Zone 1 — High Potential (> 4.0 pCi/L) with USDA regional soil shrink-swell rated MODERATE. Run a street address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.