Kentucky · population 79,076
Lead pipes in Bowling Green, KY
3,703 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bowling Green (population 79,076) gets its water from Bowling Green Municipal Utilities. That system reported 0 lead and 3,703 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 20,716, with 0 more of unknown material.
18% of Bowling Green Municipal Utilities'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 18%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for Bowling Green Municipal Utilities (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Bowling Green Municipal Utilities.
Water systems serving Bowling Green
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green Municipal UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 3,703 | 0 | 18% |
| Warren 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 Bowling Green
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bowling Green Municipal Utilities'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
- Auburn251 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin1,040 lead + galv. lines
- Scottsville117 unknown
- Morgantown395 unknown
- Russellville465 lead + galv. lines
- Caveno lead reported
- Horse Cave564 lead + galv. lines
- Leitchfield1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Bowling Green, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, which serves Bowling Green, reported 0 lead and 3,703 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bowling Green?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bowling Green in Bowling Green Municipal Utilities's service area (PWSID KY1140038). Warren County Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bowling Green home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bowling Green Municipal Utilities'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 Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green Municipal Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.