Kentucky · population 2,876
Lead pipes in Marion, KY
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Marion (population 2,876) gets its water from Marion Water Department. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,421, with 1,418 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Marion 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 100%
- Non-lead 0.1%
Latest lead test for Marion Water Department (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 Marion Water Department.
Water systems serving Marion
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Water DepartmentMain system | 1 | 0 | 1,418 | <0.1% |
| Crittenden-Livingston Co Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 658 | 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 Marion
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Marion 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
- Sturgis26 lead + galv. lines
- Clay city3 lead + galv. lines
- Eddyville16 lead + galv. lines
- Providence2 lead + galv. lines
- Princeton623 lead + galv. lines
- Dawson Springs16 lead + galv. lines
- Calvert1,063 unknown
- Morganfield153 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Marion, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Marion Water Department, which serves Marion, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,418 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Marion?
EPA's service area maps place most of Marion in Marion Water Department's service area (PWSID KY0280267). Crittenden-Livingston Co Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Marion home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Marion 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 Marion 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 Marion Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.