Kentucky · population 30,800
Lead pipes in Hopkinsville, KY
1,949 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hopkinsville (population 30,800) gets its water from Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority. That system reported 0 lead and 1,949 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 17,198, with 0 more of unknown material.
11% of Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority'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) 11%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 89%
Latest lead test for Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority (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 Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority.
Water systems serving Hopkinsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinsville Water Environment AuthorityMain system | 0 | 1,949 | 0 | 11% |
| Christian Co Water DistrictServes 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 Hopkinsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority'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
- Oak Grove58 lead + galv. lines
- Elktonno lead reported
- Cadiz1 lead + galv. lines
- Guthrie44 lead + galv. lines
- Dawson Springs16 lead + galv. lines
- Princeton623 lead + galv. lines
- Earlingtonno lead reported
- Greenville42 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hopkinsville, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority, which serves Hopkinsville, reported 0 lead and 1,949 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hopkinsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hopkinsville in Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority's service area (PWSID KY0240201). Christian Co Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hopkinsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority'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 Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.