Kentucky · population 2,652
Lead pipes in Hartford, KY
199 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hartford (population 2,652) gets its water from Hartford Municipal Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 199 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,297, with 20 more of unknown material.
15% of Hartford Municipal 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) 15%
- Unknown 1.5%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for Hartford Municipal Water Works (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 Hartford Municipal Water Works.
Water systems serving Hartford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Municipal Water WorksMain system | 0 | 199 | 20 | 15% |
| Ohio 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 Hartford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hartford Municipal 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
- Beaver Dam37 lead + galv. lines
- Livermore93 lead + galv. lines
- Central7 lead + galv. lines
- Morgantown395 unknown
- Greenville42 lead + galv. lines
- Owensborono lead reported
- Cloverport5 lead + galv. lines
- Hawesville355 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hartford, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Hartford Municipal Water Works, which serves Hartford, reported 0 lead and 199 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hartford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hartford in Hartford Municipal Water Works's service area (PWSID KY0920181). Ohio County Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hartford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hartford Municipal 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 Hartford 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 Hartford Municipal Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.