Kentucky · population 28,610
Lead pipes in Frankfort, KY
30 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Frankfort (population 28,610) gets its water from Frankfort Plant Board. That system reported 0 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 17,524, with 12,648 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Frankfort Plant Board'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 28%
Latest lead test for Frankfort Plant Board (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 Frankfort Plant Board.
Water systems serving Frankfort
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Plant BoardMain system | 0 | 30 | 12,648 | 0.2% |
| Peaks Mill Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 631 | 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 Frankfort
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Frankfort Plant Board'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
- Midway242 unknown
- Lawrenceburg65 lead + galv. lines
- Versailles2,635 unknown
- Georgetown67 lead + galv. lines
- Shelbyville157 lead + galv. lines
- Eminenceno lead reported
- Owenton67 lead + galv. lines
- Wilmoreno lead reported
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Questions
Does Frankfort, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Frankfort Plant Board, which serves Frankfort, reported 0 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,648 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Frankfort?
EPA's service area maps place most of Frankfort in Frankfort Plant Board's service area (PWSID KY0370143). Peaks Mill Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Frankfort home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Frankfort Plant Board'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 Frankfort 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 Frankfort Plant Board whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.