Kentucky · population 14,104
Lead pipes in Bardstown, KY
105 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bardstown (population 14,104) gets its water from Bardstown Municipal Water Dept. That system reported 0 lead and 105 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,739, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Bardstown Municipal Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Kentucky average (1.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Bardstown Municipal Water Dept (2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Bardstown Municipal Water Dept.
Water systems serving Bardstown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Municipal Water DeptMain system | 0 | 105 | 0 | 0.8% |
| North Nelson 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 Bardstown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bardstown Municipal Water Dept'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
- Lebanon Junction19 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Washington3,408 unknown
- Shepherdsville2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Hebron Estates2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Lebanon461 lead + galv. lines
- Pioneer2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Heritage Creek2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Hillview2,547 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bardstown, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Bardstown Municipal Water Dept, which serves Bardstown, reported 0 lead and 105 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bardstown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bardstown in Bardstown Municipal Water Dept's service area (PWSID KY0900017). North Nelson Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bardstown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bardstown Municipal Water Dept'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 Bardstown 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 Bardstown Municipal Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.