Kentucky · population 1,005
Lead pipes in Clay city, KY
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Clay city (population 1,005) gets its water from Clay Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 617, with 73 more of unknown material.
0.5% of Clay 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) 0.5%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Clay Water Works (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 12 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 Clay Water Works.
Water systems serving Clay city
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Water WorksMain system | 0 | 3 | 73 | 0.5% |
| Webster 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 Clay city
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Clay 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
- Providence2 lead + galv. lines
- Sturgis26 lead + galv. lines
- Morganfield153 lead + galv. lines
- Marion1 lead + galv. lines
- Madisonville9 lead + galv. lines
- Dawson Springs16 lead + galv. lines
- Earlingtonno lead reported
- Princeton623 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Clay city, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Clay Water Works, which serves Clay city, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 73 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Clay city?
EPA's service area maps place most of Clay city in Clay Water Works's service area (PWSID KY1170073). Webster Co Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Clay city home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Clay 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 Clay city 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 Clay Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.