Lead Pipe Map

Kentucky · population 6,557

Lead pipes in Cynthiana, KY

268 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Cynthiana (population 6,557) gets its water from Cynthiana Municipal Water Works. That system reported 8 lead and 260 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,939, with 609 more of unknown material.

9.1% of Cynthiana Municipal Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kentucky average (1.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

8Lead
260Galvanized, replace
609Unknown material
2,062Non-lead

Latest lead test for Cynthiana Municipal Water Works (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 2.3 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 Cynthiana Municipal Water Works.

Water systems serving Cynthiana

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Cynthiana Municipal Water WorksMain system82606099.1%
Harrison Co Water AssociationServes nearby areas0000%

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 Cynthiana

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cynthiana Municipal Water Works's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCynthiana Municipal Water Works details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Cynthiana, KY have lead pipes?

Yes. Cynthiana Municipal Water Works, which serves Cynthiana, reported 8 lead and 260 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 609 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Cynthiana?

EPA's service area maps place most of Cynthiana in Cynthiana Municipal Water Works's service area (PWSID KY0490096). Harrison Co Water Association also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Cynthiana home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Cynthiana Municipal 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 Cynthiana 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 Cynthiana Municipal Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.