Kentucky · population 10,524
Lead pipes in Franklin, KY
1,040 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Franklin (population 10,524) gets its water from Franklin Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 1,040 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,391, with 0 more of unknown material.
16% of Franklin Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kentucky average (1.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 16%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 84%
Latest lead test for Franklin Water Works (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Franklin Water Works.
Water systems serving Franklin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Water WorksMain system | 0 | 1,040 | 0 | 16% |
| Simpson County Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Franklin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Franklin Water Works'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
- Auburn251 lead + galv. lines
- Bowling Green3,703 lead + galv. lines
- Scottsville117 unknown
- Russellville465 lead + galv. lines
- Guthrie44 lead + galv. lines
- Elktonno lead reported
- Morgantown395 unknown
- Caveno lead reported
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Questions
Does Franklin, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Franklin Water Works, which serves Franklin, reported 0 lead and 1,040 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Franklin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Franklin in Franklin Water Works's service area (PWSID KY1070144). Simpson County Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Franklin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Franklin Water Works'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 Franklin 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 Franklin Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.