Biohazard cleanup in Nortonville, Kentucky
Crime scene, unattended death, suicide, blood and drug residue cleanup for homes, rentals, businesses and public buildings in Nortonville, in Hopkins County. Call before you decide anything.
Nortonville at a glance
- Type of government
- Incorporated city
- County
- Hopkins County
- Population, July 2024 estimate
- 986
- Population, April 2020 base
- 976
- Land area
- 1.2 sq mi
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates; U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer place files
How a cleanup works in Nortonville
You call and tell us what happened. Once the property is released we look at what is affected, give you a written scope and price, do the work, and leave you a written summary with photos if you need them.
- Crime and trauma scene cleanup
- Unattended death cleanup
- Suicide cleanup
- Blood and bodily fluid cleanup
- Drug residue cleanup
- Residential biohazard cleanup
- Commercial biohazard cleanup
Rules that apply in Nortonville
Who investigates a death here
Kentucky uses a coroner system. Each county elects a coroner who investigates coroner's cases and may order autopsies (KRS Chapter 72). The State Medical Examiner's Office, in the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, assists coroners.
Help paying for cleanup after a crime
Yes. Kentucky's Crime Victims Compensation Board, within the Office of Claims and Appeals, lists crime scene cleanup as a compensable expense, capped at $2,000. The overall award cap is $50,000.
Source: KY Crime Victims Compensation FAQ (July 2024); KY Office of Claims and Appeals - Crime Victims Compensation
Drug lab properties
Law enforcement reports meth labs to the local health department, and a contamination notice is posted on the doors. Only contractors certified by the Energy and Environment Cabinet may decontaminate (401 KAR 101:010). The cleanup standard is 0.1 microgram per 100 square cm (401 KAR 101:040). The Division of Waste Management issues a Release Letter after cleanup.
Source: KY EEC - Meth Lab Cleanup Contractor Certification; 401 KAR 101:010 Contractor certification; 401 KAR 101:040 Cleanup and sampling requirements; KY Cleanup Guidance for Methamphetamine Contaminated Properties (rev. Jan 2009)
What Kentucky law means for New Dawn
Kentucky allows only contractors certified by the Energy and Environment Cabinet to decontaminate meth lab properties. We do not take that work; we will tell you where to find the state's list.
Questions from Nortonville
Does New Dawn work in Nortonville?
Yes. Nortonville is in New Dawn's service area. Jobs are scheduled from Tennessee; call 615-914-0790 and we will tell you how soon we can be there.
Can cleanup start before police release the property?
No. Work starts only after law enforcement or the medical examiner releases it. We confirm the release first.
Who pays for cleanup in Hopkins County?
Usually the property owner, sometimes through homeowner or commercial insurance. After a crime, Kentucky's victim compensation program may help; see the rules above.
This page is general information, not legal, medical or insurance advice. Rules change; check current requirements with the agency named.
You do not have to work this out alone.
Call, and we will explain what we see, what is involved and what happens next.
615-914-0790Or email contact@newdawnbiorestoration.com