Kentucky · population 2,458
Lead pipes in Mount Vernon, KY
127 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mount Vernon (population 2,458) gets its water from Mt Vernon Water Works. That system reported 1 lead and 126 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,478, with 1,861 more of unknown material.
5.1% of Mt Vernon 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.1%
- Unknown 75%
- Non-lead 20%
Latest lead test for Mt Vernon Water Works (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3 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 Mt Vernon Water Works.
Water systems serving Mount Vernon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon Water WorksMain system | 1 | 126 | 1,861 | 5.1% |
| Western Rockcastle Water AssocServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 4,292 | 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 Mount Vernon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mt Vernon 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.
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Questions
Does Mount Vernon, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Mt Vernon Water Works, which serves Mount Vernon, reported 1 lead and 126 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,861 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mount Vernon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mount Vernon in Mt Vernon Water Works's service area (PWSID KY1020299). Western Rockcastle Water Assoc also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mount Vernon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mt Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mt Vernon Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.