Kentucky · population 2,270
Lead pipes in Horse Cave, KY
564 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Horse Cave (population 2,270) gets its water from Horse Cave Water System. That system reported 0 lead and 564 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,229, with 76 more of unknown material.
46% of Horse Cave Water System'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) 46%
- Unknown 6.2%
- Non-lead 48%
Latest lead test for Horse Cave Water System (2026): 6.7 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 Horse Cave Water System.
Water systems serving Horse Cave
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Cave Water SystemMain system | 0 | 564 | 76 | 46% |
| Green River Valley Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 12 | 56 | 2,157 | 0.7% |
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 Horse Cave
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Horse Cave Water System'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
- Caveno lead reported
- Munfordville436 lead + galv. lines
- Greensburg10 lead + galv. lines
- Hodgenville1,334 unknown
- Leitchfield1 lead + galv. lines
- Bowling Green3,703 lead + galv. lines
- Scottsville117 unknown
- Campbellsvilleno lead reported
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Questions
Does Horse Cave, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Horse Cave Water System, which serves Horse Cave, reported 0 lead and 564 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 76 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Horse Cave?
EPA's service area maps place most of Horse Cave in Horse Cave Water System's service area (PWSID KY0500476). Green River Valley Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Horse Cave home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Horse Cave Water System'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 Horse Cave 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 Horse Cave Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.