Kentucky · population 1,101
Lead pipes in Augusta, KY
53 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Augusta (population 1,101) gets its water from Augusta Regional WTP. That system reported 1 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 617, with 340 more of unknown material.
8.6% of Augusta Regional WTP's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kentucky average (1.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.4%
- Unknown 55%
- Non-lead 36%
Latest lead test for Augusta Regional WTP (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Augusta Regional WTP.
Water systems serving Augusta
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Regional WTPMain system | 1 | 52 | 340 | 8.6% |
| Bracken County Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Augusta
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Augusta Regional WTP's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Falmouth8 lead + galv. lines
- Alexandria4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Flemingsburgno lead reported
- Silver Grove4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Cold Spring4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Highland Heights4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Cynthiana268 lead + galv. lines
- Taylor Mill4,108 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Augusta, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Augusta Regional WTP, which serves Augusta, reported 1 lead and 52 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 340 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Augusta?
EPA's service area maps place most of Augusta in Augusta Regional WTP's service area (PWSID KY0120013). Bracken County Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Augusta home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Augusta Regional WTP'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 Augusta 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 Augusta Regional WTP whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.