Kentucky · population 1,322
Lead pipes in Coldstream, KY
2,547 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Coldstream (population 1,322) gets its water from Louisville Water Company. That system reported 483 lead and 2,064 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 327,653, with 59,521 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Louisville Water Company'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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for Louisville Water Company (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.1 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 Louisville Water Company.
Water systems serving Coldstream
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Water CompanyMain system | 483 | 2,064 | 59,521 | 0.8% |
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 Coldstream
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Louisville Water Company'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
- Worthington Hills2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Orchard Grass Hills2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Pewee Valley2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Anchorage2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Crestwood2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Barbourmeade2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Lyndon2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown2,547 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Coldstream, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Louisville Water Company, which serves Coldstream, reported 483 lead and 2,064 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 59,521 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Coldstream?
EPA's service area maps place most of Coldstream in Louisville Water Company's service area (PWSID KY0560258).
How do I check whether my Coldstream home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Louisville Water Company'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 Coldstream 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 Louisville Water Company whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.