Kentucky · population 19,502
Lead pipes in Madisonville, KY
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Madisonville (population 19,502) gets its water from Madisonville Light & Water. That system reported 5 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,542, with 5,480 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Madisonville Light & Water'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 52%
- Non-lead 48%
Latest lead test for Madisonville Light & Water (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Madisonville Light & Water.
Water systems serving Madisonville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madisonville Light & WaterMain system | 5 | 4 | 5,480 | <0.1% |
| South Hopkins 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 Madisonville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Madisonville Light & Water'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
- Earlingtonno lead reported
- Providence2 lead + galv. lines
- Dawson Springs16 lead + galv. lines
- Clay city3 lead + galv. lines
- Greenville42 lead + galv. lines
- Central7 lead + galv. lines
- Livermore93 lead + galv. lines
- Princeton623 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Madisonville, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Madisonville Light & Water, which serves Madisonville, reported 5 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,480 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Madisonville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Madisonville in Madisonville Light & Water's service area (PWSID KY0540936). South Hopkins Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Madisonville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Madisonville Light & Water'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 Madisonville 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 Madisonville Light & Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.