Kentucky · population 2,101
Lead pipes in Jackson, KY
2,050 lines still unidentified
Most of Jackson (population 2,101) gets its water from Jackson Municipal Water Works. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,050 of 2,399 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Jackson Municipal Water Works'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 85%
- Non-lead 15%
Latest lead test for Jackson Municipal Water Works (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Jackson Municipal Water Works.
Water systems serving Jackson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Municipal Water WorksMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,050 | 0% |
| Breathitt 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 Jackson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Jackson 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
- Salyersville1,125 unknown
- Hazard2,259 lead + galv. lines
- West Libertyno lead reported
- Irvine2,106 unknown
- Manchester3,575 unknown
- Clay City city211 unknown
- Jeffersonvilleno lead reported
- Wheelwrightno lead reported
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Questions
Does Jackson, KY have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Jackson Municipal Water Works still lists 2,050 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jackson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jackson in Jackson Municipal Water Works's service area (PWSID KY0130208). Breathitt Co Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jackson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Jackson 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 Jackson 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 Jackson Municipal Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.