Kentucky · population 2,254
Lead pipes in Dawson Springs, KY
16 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Dawson Springs (population 2,254) gets its water from Dawson Springs Water & Sewer. That system reported 0 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,298, with 1,150 more of unknown material.
1.2% of Dawson Springs Water & Sewer's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Kentucky average (1.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 89%
- Non-lead 10%
Latest lead test for Dawson Springs Water & Sewer (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 2 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 Dawson Springs Water & Sewer.
Water systems serving Dawson Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Springs Water & SewerMain system | 0 | 16 | 1,150 | 1.2% |
| South Hopkins 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 Dawson Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dawson Springs 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
- Princeton623 lead + galv. lines
- Earlingtonno lead reported
- Madisonville9 lead + galv. lines
- Providence2 lead + galv. lines
- Clay city3 lead + galv. lines
- Eddyville16 lead + galv. lines
- Cadiz1 lead + galv. lines
- Marion1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dawson Springs, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Dawson Springs Water & Sewer, which serves Dawson Springs, reported 0 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,150 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dawson Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dawson Springs in Dawson Springs Water & Sewer's service area (PWSID KY0540958). South Hopkins Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dawson Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dawson Springs 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 Dawson Springs 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 Dawson Springs Water & Sewer whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.