Home hazard report for 41101 — Ashland, KY
ZIP 41101 is served by Ashland Water Works: 6 violations since 2016, latest lead result 2 ppb, PFAS 1 detected. Boyd County is in EPA radon zone 2.
Health-based violations since 2016: Tthm, Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5). All are listed as resolved.
90th-percentile lead in the latest round (Jan 2024). Lead comes mostly from household plumbing and service lines, so individual homes can be higher.
PFAS were detected, with PFOA and PFOS below 4.0 ppt (highest not detected).
Predicted average indoor radon between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Test your home; many homes here exceed 4 pCi/L.
FEMA’s overall natural-hazard risk for this census tract, relative to the rest of the U.S.
Active or proposed Superfund (National Priorities List) sites near the center of this ZIP code.
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Where ZIP 41101 is
Dashed: ZIP area · blue: utility service area · scroll or pinch to zoomDrinking water: Ashland Water Works
Health-based violations
| Contaminant or rule | Health-based violations since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Tthm | 4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5) | 2 |
A health-based violation means a contaminant exceeded its legal limit (MCL) or a required treatment technique was not met, as reported by the state to EPA’s SDWIS. All are listed as resolved or archived; the latest began Apr 2017.
Full record for Ashland Water Works →
Other systems overlapping this ZIP: Russell Water Company, Hecla Water Association.
Lead
90th-percentile lead per sampling round (90% of the homes sampled were at or below this level). Black line: EPA’s 15 ppb action level; under the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements the action level becomes 10 ppb from 2027.
PFAS (“forever chemicals”)
| Compound | Highest result | Samples with detection | EPA limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFPeA | 24 ppt | 2 of 4 | — |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) | not detected | 0 of 4 | — |
| PFBA | not detected | 0 of 4 | — |
| PFBS | not detected | 0 of 4 | — |
| PFHxA | not detected | 0 of 4 | — |
| PFHxS | not detected | 0 of 4 | — |
| PFNA | not detected | 0 of 4 | — |
| PFHpA | not detected | 0 of 4 | — |
| PFDA | not detected | 0 of 4 | — |
| PFOA | not detected | 0 of 4 | 4 ppt MCL |
| PFOS | not detected | 0 of 4 | 4 ppt MCL |
EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5), samples 2023–2025; ppt = parts per trillion (ng/L). The 4.0 ppt maximum contaminant levels for PFOA and PFOS were set by EPA in 2024; water systems have until the end of the decade to comply.
Radon in Boyd County
EPA radon zone 2 — moderate potential. Predicted average indoor radon between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Test your home; many homes here exceed 4 pCi/L.
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas from soil and rock, and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above and considering it from 2 pCi/L. A short-term test kit costs about $15–30. How radon zones work →
Natural hazard risk
FEMA rates the overall natural-hazard risk of this neighborhood (census tract) as Relatively Low, with relatively high social vulnerability and relatively moderate community resilience.
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025): expected annual losses from each hazard combined with social vulnerability and community resilience, rated relative to all U.S. census tracts. Hazards not listed are not applicable here. It describes the area, not a single building; flood insurance maps (FEMA FIRMs) decide flood-insurance requirements.
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Superfund sites nearby
| Site | Status | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke Ironton, Ohio · EPA ID OHD043730217 | Active (final NPL) | 2.0 mi |
| South Point Plant South Point, Ohio · EPA ID OHD071650592 | Active (final NPL) | 4.2 mi |
| E.H. Schilling Landfill Hamilton Township, Ohio · EPA ID OHD980509947 | Active (final NPL) | 8.7 mi |
EPA Superfund National Priorities List (NPL): the country’s most serious known hazardous-waste sites, each with an EPA cleanup record (linked). Distance is measured from the ZIP center to the site’s reference point; being near a site does not by itself mean exposure — EPA site pages describe what was found and how it is being cleaned up.
What this is — and isn’t. These are records your water utility and state reported to the EPA, and the EPA’s radon map for your county. They describe the system and the area, not the water from your own tap or the air in your home. For that, read your utility’s annual Consumer Confidence Report and test: lead and radon tests are inexpensive.
Questions about 41101
Who supplies drinking water to ZIP 41101?
Ashland Water Works (EPA ID KY0100011), a surface water (rivers, lakes) system serving about 44,402 people.
Is there lead in Ashland, KY tap water?
The utility’s latest 90th-percentile lead result (Jan 2024) was 2 ppb; EPA’s action level is 15 ppb, falling to 10 ppb from 2027. Lead mostly comes from service lines and home plumbing, so the only way to know your tap is to test it.
Does Ashland, KY water have PFAS?
PFAS were detected, with PFOA and PFOS below 4.0 ppt (highest not detected).
Has the water system in 41101 had violations?
Health-based violations since 2016: Tthm, Total Haloacetic Acids (Haa5). All are listed as resolved.
What natural hazards affect ZIP 41101?
FEMA’s National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk here as Relatively Low; the highest-rated hazards are heat wave (relatively high), ice storm (relatively moderate), lightning (relatively moderate).
Are there Superfund sites near 41101?
Active or proposed Superfund (National Priorities List) sites near the center of this ZIP code. Sites within 10 miles: Allied Chemical & Ironton Coke (2.0 mi, Active (final NPL)); South Point Plant (4.2 mi, Active (final NPL)); E.H. Schilling Landfill (8.7 mi, Active (final NPL)).
Is radon a problem in Boyd County?
Boyd County is in EPA radon zone 2 (moderate potential). Predicted average indoor radon between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Test your home; many homes here exceed 4 pCi/L.