Kentucky · population 40,518
Lead pipes in Georgetown, KY
67 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Georgetown (population 40,518) gets its water from Kentucky-American Water Co. That system reported 28 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 135,585, with 69,237 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Kentucky-American Water Co'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 51%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for Kentucky-American Water Co (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Kentucky-American Water Co.
Water systems serving Georgetown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky-American Water CoMain system | 28 | 39 | 69,237 | <0.1% |
| Georgetown Municipal Water ServiceServes 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 Georgetown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kentucky-American Water Co'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
- Paris6 lead + galv. lines
- Cynthiana268 lead + galv. lines
- Lexington67 lead + galv. lines
- Versailles2,635 unknown
- Frankfort30 lead + galv. lines
- Owenton67 lead + galv. lines
- Lawrenceburg65 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Georgetown, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Kentucky-American Water Co, which serves Georgetown, reported 28 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 69,237 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Georgetown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Georgetown in Kentucky-American Water Co's service area (PWSID KY0340250). Georgetown Municipal Water Service also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Georgetown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kentucky-American Water Co'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 Georgetown 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 Kentucky-American Water Co whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.