Bullitt County, KY
ZIP 40177
In ZIP 40177, 9 of the 12 things we check have at least one part graded D or F.
- Drinking water: Hardin Co. Water Dist #1/Ft. Knox meets every EPA legal limit; 13 contaminants are above health goals, led by lead at 46× California’s Public Health Goal.
- Nearest Superfund site: Distler Brickyard, 0.8 miles away (2 within 10 miles).
- Largest share of modeled toxic air from industry: Monument Chemical Kentucky LLC (74%), mostly ethylene oxide.
- Fine particles (PM2.5) average 7.9 µg/m³; the WHO guideline is 5 and the EPA annual standard is 9.
- About 99,835 kg of agricultural pesticides are applied in the county each year.
Grades for ZIP 40177
- Superfund sites nearbyD to F
- Factories and industrial sitesC to D
- Oil and gas wellsC to F
- Parks and nature nearbyC
- Air qualityC to D
- Drinking water qualityD to F
- Pesticide useC to F
- Neighborhood health statusA to F
- Past wildfire impactsA
- Past flood impactsA
- Noise levelsA to D
- Radiation signalsC to D
Based on 4 census tracts · compiled September 10, 2026 · how each grade works and its sources
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