Kentucky · population 2,394
Lead pipes in Cave, KY
No lead lines reported
Most of Cave (population 2,394) gets its water from Caveland Environmental Authority, INC., which reported 1,764 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Caveland Environmental Authority, INC.'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Caveland Environmental Authority, INC. (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 5.1 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 Caveland Environmental Authority, INC..
Water systems serving Cave
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caveland Environmental Authority, INC.Main system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Green River Valley Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 12 | 56 | 2,157 | 0.7% |
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 Cave
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Caveland Environmental Authority, INC.'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
- Horse Cave564 lead + galv. lines
- Munfordville436 lead + galv. lines
- Greensburg10 lead + galv. lines
- Bowling Green3,703 lead + galv. lines
- Leitchfield1 lead + galv. lines
- Scottsville117 unknown
- Hodgenville1,334 unknown
- Tompkinsville324 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cave, KY have lead pipes?
Caveland Environmental Authority, INC., which serves Cave, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Cave?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cave in Caveland Environmental Authority, INC.'s service area (PWSID KY0050344). Green River Valley Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cave home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Caveland Environmental Authority, INC.'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 Cave 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 Caveland Environmental Authority, INC. whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.