Kentucky · population 2,332
Lead pipes in Eddyville, KY
16 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Eddyville (population 2,332) gets its water from Eddyville Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,442, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.1% of Eddyville Water Department'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) 1.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Eddyville Water Department (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Eddyville Water Department.
Water systems serving Eddyville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddyville Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 16 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Lyon County Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 775 | 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 Eddyville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Eddyville Water Department'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
- Marion1 lead + galv. lines
- Calvert1,063 unknown
- Cadiz1 lead + galv. lines
- Dawson Springs16 lead + galv. lines
- Bentonno lead reported
- Providence2 lead + galv. lines
- Clay city3 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Eddyville, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Eddyville Water Department, which serves Eddyville, reported 0 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Eddyville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Eddyville in Eddyville Water Department's service area (PWSID KY0720113). Lyon County Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Eddyville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Eddyville Water Department'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 Eddyville 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 Eddyville Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.