Kentucky · population 6,895
Lead pipes in Leitchfield, KY
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Leitchfield (population 6,895) gets its water from Leitchfield Water Works. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,515, with 2,301 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Leitchfield 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for Leitchfield Water Works (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Leitchfield Water Works.
Water systems serving Leitchfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leitchfield Water WorksMain system | 1 | 0 | 2,301 | <0.1% |
| Grayson 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 Leitchfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Leitchfield 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
- Hardinsburg77 lead + galv. lines
- Munfordville436 lead + galv. lines
- Elizabethtownno lead reported
- Irvington360 unknown
- Vine Grove273 lead + galv. lines
- Morgantown395 unknown
- Caveno lead reported
- Horse Cave564 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Leitchfield, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Leitchfield Water Works, which serves Leitchfield, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,301 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Leitchfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Leitchfield in Leitchfield Water Works's service area (PWSID KY0430244). Grayson County Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Leitchfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Leitchfield 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 Leitchfield 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 Leitchfield Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.