Kentucky · population 1,757
Lead pipes in Jenkins, KY
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Jenkins (population 1,757) gets its water from Jenkins Water System. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,099, with 968 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Jenkins Water System'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 88%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for Jenkins Water System (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Jenkins Water System.
Water systems serving Jenkins
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Water SystemMain system | 1 | 0 | 968 | <0.1% |
| Letcher County 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 Jenkins
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Jenkins 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
- Whitesburg1,128 unknown
- Wheelwrightno lead reported
- Pikeville1 lead + galv. lines
- Coal Run1 lead + galv. lines
- Hazard2,259 lead + galv. lines
- Salyersville1,125 unknown
- Jackson2,050 unknown
- Manchester3,575 unknown
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Questions
Does Jenkins, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Jenkins Water System, which serves Jenkins, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 968 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Jenkins?
EPA's service area maps place most of Jenkins in Jenkins Water System's service area (PWSID KY0670213). Letcher County Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Jenkins home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Jenkins 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 Jenkins 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 Jenkins Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.