Lead Pipe Map

Kentucky · population 9,491

Lead pipes in Harrodsburg, KY

34 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Harrodsburg (population 9,491) gets its water from Harrodsburg Municipal Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,299, with 3,457 more of unknown material.

0.8% of Harrodsburg Municipal 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%).

0Lead
34Galvanized, replace
3,457Unknown material
808Non-lead

Latest lead test for Harrodsburg Municipal Water Department (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3 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 Harrodsburg Municipal Water Department.

Water systems serving Harrodsburg

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Harrodsburg Municipal Water DepartmentMain system0343,4570.8%
North Mercer Water DistrictServes nearby areas001,6540%

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 Harrodsburg

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Harrodsburg Municipal Water Department's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapHarrodsburg Municipal Water Department details

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Harrodsburg, KY have lead pipes?

Yes. Harrodsburg Municipal Water Department, which serves Harrodsburg, reported 0 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,457 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Harrodsburg?

EPA's service area maps place most of Harrodsburg in Harrodsburg Municipal Water Department's service area (PWSID KY0840180). North Mercer Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Harrodsburg home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Harrodsburg Municipal 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 Harrodsburg 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 Harrodsburg Municipal Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.