Kentucky · population 2,206
Lead pipes in Falmouth, KY
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Falmouth (population 2,206) gets its water from Falmouth Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,181, with 141 more of unknown material.
0.7% of Falmouth Water Department'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) 0.7%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 87%
Latest lead test for Falmouth Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 11 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 Falmouth Water Department.
Water systems serving Falmouth
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 8 | 141 | 0.7% |
| East Pendleton Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Pendleton Co Water District #1 / NorthServes 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 Falmouth
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Falmouth 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
- Williamstown308 unknown
- Dry Ridgeno lead reported
- Crittenden1,275 unknown
- Augusta53 lead + galv. lines
- Cynthiana268 lead + galv. lines
- Walton56 lead + galv. lines
- Alexandria4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Independence4,108 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Falmouth, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Falmouth Water Department, which serves Falmouth, reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 141 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Falmouth?
EPA's service area maps place most of Falmouth in Falmouth Water Department's service area (PWSID KY0960126). East Pendleton Water District, Pendleton Co Water District #1 / North also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Falmouth home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Falmouth 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 Falmouth 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 Falmouth Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.