Lead Pipe Map

Kentucky · population 7,573

Lead pipes in London, KY

132 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of London (population 7,573) gets its water from London Utility Commission. That system reported 0 lead and 132 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,693, with 0 more of unknown material.

2.8% of London Utility Commission's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kentucky average (1.5%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
132Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
4,561Non-lead

Latest lead test for London Utility Commission (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2 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 London Utility Commission.

Water systems serving London

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
London Utility CommissionMain system013202.8%
East Laurel Water DistrictServes nearby areas003,4090%

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 London

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on London Utility Commission's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapLondon Utility Commission details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does London, KY have lead pipes?

Yes. London Utility Commission, which serves London, reported 0 lead and 132 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to London?

EPA's service area maps place most of London in London Utility Commission's service area (PWSID KY0630255). East Laurel Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my London home has a lead service line?

Search your address on London Utility Commission'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 London 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 London Utility Commission whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.