Kentucky · population 3,955
Lead pipes in Carrollton, KY
266 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Carrollton (population 3,955) gets its water from Carrollton Utilities. That system reported 0 lead and 266 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,931, with 1,500 more of unknown material.
9.1% of Carrollton 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) 9.1%
- Unknown 51%
- Non-lead 40%
Latest lead test for Carrollton Utilities (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.8 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 Carrollton Utilities.
Water systems serving Carrollton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrollton UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 266 | 1,500 | 9.1% |
| Carroll Co Water District #1Serves 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 Carrollton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Carrollton 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
- Warsaw71 lead + galv. lines
- Owenton67 lead + galv. lines
- Eminenceno lead reported
- La Grangeno lead reported
- Crestwood2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Dry Ridgeno lead reported
- Pewee Valley2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Crittenden1,275 unknown
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Questions
Does Carrollton, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Carrollton Utilities, which serves Carrollton, reported 0 lead and 266 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,500 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Carrollton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Carrollton in Carrollton Utilities's service area (PWSID KY0210067). Carroll Co Water District #1 also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Carrollton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Carrollton 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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.