Lead Pipe Map

Kentucky · population 1,674

Lead pipes in Auburn, KY

251 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Auburn (population 1,674) gets its water from Auburn Mun Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 251 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 804, with 0 more of unknown material.

31% of Auburn Mun Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kentucky average (1.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
251Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
553Non-lead

Latest lead test for Auburn Mun Water Works (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Auburn Mun Water Works.

Water systems serving Auburn

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Auburn Mun Water WorksMain system0251031%
Logan-Todd Regional Water CommissionServes nearby areas010100%
East Logan Water DistrictServes nearby areas0000%

Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.

Check your address in Auburn

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Auburn Mun Water Works's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapAuburn Mun Water Works details

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Protect your drinking water

If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

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Questions

Does Auburn, KY have lead pipes?

Yes. Auburn Mun Water Works, which serves Auburn, reported 0 lead and 251 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Auburn?

EPA's service area maps place most of Auburn in Auburn Mun Water Works's service area (PWSID KY0710012). Logan-Todd Regional Water Commission, East Logan Water District also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Auburn home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Auburn Mun Water Works's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.

When will lead pipes in Auburn be replaced?

EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Auburn Mun Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.