Kentucky · population 1,017
Lead pipes in Burgin, KY
52 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Burgin (population 1,017) gets its water from Burgin Water Department. That system reported 3 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 565, with 2 more of unknown material.
9.2% of Burgin Water Department'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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.7%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Burgin Water Department (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 3.3 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 Burgin Water Department.
Water systems serving Burgin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgin Water DepartmentMain system | 3 | 49 | 2 | 9.2% |
| Lake Village Water AssociationServes nearby areas | 0 | 6 | 1,106 | 0.2% |
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 Burgin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Burgin Water Department'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
- Harrodsburg34 lead + galv. lines
- Danville8,064 unknown
- Wilmoreno lead reported
- Junction8,064 unknown
- Lancaster1,613 unknown
- Nicholasvilleno lead reported
- Stanford4 lead + galv. lines
- Versailles2,635 unknown
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Questions
Does Burgin, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Burgin Water Department, which serves Burgin, reported 3 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Burgin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Burgin in Burgin Water Department's service area (PWSID KY0840048). Lake Village Water Association also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Burgin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Burgin Water Department'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 Burgin 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 Burgin Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.