Kentucky · population 2,974
Lead pipes in Brandenburg, KY
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Brandenburg (population 2,974) gets its water from Brandenburg Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,745, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Brandenburg Water Works'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) 0.5%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Brandenburg Water Works (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3 ppb 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 Brandenburg Water Works.
Water systems serving Brandenburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandenburg Water WorksMain system | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Meade County Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 5 | 23 | <0.1% |
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 Brandenburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Brandenburg Water Works'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
- Irvington360 unknown
- Muldraughno lead reported
- Vine Grove273 lead + galv. lines
- Radcliffno lead reported
- Hardinsburg77 lead + galv. lines
- Shively2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Elizabethtownno lead reported
- Shepherdsville2,547 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Brandenburg, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Brandenburg Water Works, which serves Brandenburg, reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Brandenburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Brandenburg in Brandenburg Water Works's service area (PWSID KY0820041). Meade County Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Brandenburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.