Kentucky · population 2,509
Lead pipes in Louisa, KY
2,005 lines still unidentified
Most of Louisa (population 2,509) gets its water from Louisa Water Department. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 2,005 of 2,855 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Louisa Water Department'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 70%
- Non-lead 30%
Latest lead test for Louisa Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Louisa Water Department.
Water systems serving Louisa
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 0 | 2,005 | 0% |
| Big Sandy Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 609 | 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 Louisa
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Louisa Water Department'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
- Catlettsburg12,744 unknown
- Grayson1,595 unknown
- Russell21 lead + galv. lines
- Flatwoodsno lead reported
- Racelandno lead reported
- Worthington4 lead + galv. lines
- Olive Hill23 lead + galv. lines
- Salyersville1,125 unknown
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Questions
Does Louisa, KY have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Louisa Water Department still lists 2,005 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Louisa?
EPA's service area maps place most of Louisa in Louisa Water Department's service area (PWSID KY0640257). Big Sandy Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Louisa home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Louisa Water Department'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 Louisa 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 Louisa Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.