Kentucky · population 33,763
Lead pipes in Florence, KY
59 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Florence (population 33,763) gets its water from Florence Water & Sewer. That system reported 0 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,196, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Florence Water & Sewer'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) 0.6%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Florence Water & Sewer (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected 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 Florence Water & Sewer.
Water systems serving Florence
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Water & SewerMain system | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Boone Co Water & Sewer DistrictServes nearby areas | 1 | 0 | 1,583 | <0.1% |
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 Florence
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Florence 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
- Elsmere4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Union1 lead + galv. lines
- Erlanger4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Crestview Hills4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Edgewood4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Lakeside Park4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Villa Hills4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Crescent Springs4,108 lead + galv. lines
Check another water system
Questions
Does Florence, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Florence Water & Sewer, which serves Florence, reported 0 lead and 59 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Florence?
EPA's service area maps place most of Florence in Florence Water & Sewer's service area (PWSID KY0080135). Boone Co Water & Sewer District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Florence home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence Water & Sewer whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.