Kentucky · population 1,725
Lead pipes in Catlettsburg, KY
12,744 lines still unidentified
Most of Catlettsburg (population 1,725) gets its water from Ashland Water Works. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 12,744 of 14,058 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Ashland 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%
- Unknown 91%
- Non-lead 9.3%
Latest lead test for Ashland Water Works (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2 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 Ashland Water Works.
Water systems serving Catlettsburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Water WorksMain system | 0 | 0 | 12,744 | 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 Catlettsburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ashland 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
- Russell21 lead + galv. lines
- Flatwoodsno lead reported
- Racelandno lead reported
- Worthington4 lead + galv. lines
- Grayson1,595 unknown
- Louisa2,005 unknown
- Olive Hill23 lead + galv. lines
- Vanceburgno lead reported
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Questions
Does Catlettsburg, KY have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Ashland Water Works still lists 12,744 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Catlettsburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Catlettsburg in Ashland Water Works's service area (PWSID KY0100011).
How do I check whether my Catlettsburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ashland 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 Catlettsburg 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 Ashland Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.