Kentucky · population 3,131
Lead pipes in Morganfield, KY
153 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Morganfield (population 3,131) gets its water from Morganfield Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 153 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,143, with 233 more of unknown material.
7.1% of Morganfield Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kentucky average (1.5%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.1%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 82%
Latest lead test for Morganfield 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 Morganfield Water Works.
Water systems serving Morganfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morganfield Water WorksMain system | 0 | 153 | 233 | 7.1% |
| Union County Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.1% |
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 Morganfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Morganfield 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
- Sturgis26 lead + galv. lines
- Clay city3 lead + galv. lines
- Henderson2,021 lead + galv. lines
- Providence2 lead + galv. lines
- Marion1 lead + galv. lines
- Madisonville9 lead + galv. lines
- Earlingtonno lead reported
- Dawson Springs16 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Morganfield, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Morganfield Water Works, which serves Morganfield, reported 0 lead and 153 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 233 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Morganfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Morganfield in Morganfield Water Works's service area (PWSID KY1130293). Union County Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Morganfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Morganfield 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 Morganfield 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 Morganfield Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.