Kentucky · population 2,510
Lead pipes in Morgantown, KY
395 lines still unidentified
Most of Morgantown (population 2,510) gets its water from Morgantown Water System. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 395 of 964 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Morgantown Water System'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 41%
- Non-lead 59%
Latest lead test for Morgantown Water System (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Morgantown Water System.
Water systems serving Morgantown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown Water SystemMain system | 0 | 0 | 395 | 0% |
| Butler County Water System INCServes 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 Morgantown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Morgantown Water System'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
- Beaver Dam37 lead + galv. lines
- Hartford199 lead + galv. lines
- Bowling Green3,703 lead + galv. lines
- Central7 lead + galv. lines
- Auburn251 lead + galv. lines
- Greenville42 lead + galv. lines
- Russellville465 lead + galv. lines
- Leitchfield1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Morgantown, KY have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Morgantown Water System still lists 395 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Morgantown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Morgantown in Morgantown Water System's service area (PWSID KY0160294). Butler County Water System INC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Morgantown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Morgantown Water System'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 Morgantown 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 Morgantown Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.