Pollution Report: 42749

HORSE CAVE, Kentucky

Livability Safety Score43/100— Moderate

Overall Rating

Moderate

Toxic Facilities

Water Violations

Air Score

37/100

Safety Signal Breakdown

Lower scores = safer (1-100 scale)

Toxic FacilitiesEPA TRI toxic release facilities within the area

Water QualityDrinking water violations from EPA SDWIS

Air QualityAnnual air quality index from EPA AQS

Overall Livability Safety Score43/100

What This Score Means

Zip code 42749 has moderate environmental exposure. Some concerns exist — but the area is not among the most impacted nationally.

Tap Water Quality

Water Quality

50/100

Total Violations

Health-Based

Contaminants detected:

Disinfectant ResidualCode 7500OtherFecal ColiformCode 0800E. coli

Protect Your Household

Based on the environmental data for 42749, here are recommended steps:

Water Filter

A reverse osmosis system removes most contaminants

Home Test Kit

Test your water and soil for specific contaminants

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SISTER SCHUBERT'S HOMEMADE ROLLS INC

LANCASTER COLONY CORP

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T. MARZETTI CO

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