Kentucky · population 5,744
Lead pipes in Central, KY
7 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Central (population 5,744) gets its water from Central City Water & Sewer. That system reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,503, with 1,097 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Central City Water & Sewer'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) 0.3%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 56%
Latest lead test for Central City Water & Sewer (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Central City Water & Sewer.
Water systems serving Central
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central City Water & SewerMain system | 0 | 7 | 1,097 | 0.3% |
| Muhlenberg Co Water District #3Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Muhlenberg Co Water DistrictServes 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 Central
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Central City Water & Sewer'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
- Greenville42 lead + galv. lines
- Livermore93 lead + galv. lines
- Beaver Dam37 lead + galv. lines
- Hartford199 lead + galv. lines
- Earlingtonno lead reported
- Madisonville9 lead + galv. lines
- Morgantown395 unknown
- Owensborono lead reported
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Questions
Does Central, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Central City Water & Sewer, which serves Central, reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,097 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Central?
EPA's service area maps place most of Central in Central City Water & Sewer's service area (PWSID KY0890071). Muhlenberg Co Water District #3, Muhlenberg Co Water District also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Central home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Central City Water & Sewer'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 Central 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 Central City Water & Sewer whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.