Kentucky · population 18,567
Lead pipes in Murray, KY
23 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Murray (population 18,567) gets its water from Murray Water System. That system reported 22 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,067, with 921 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Murray 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 9.1%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Murray Water System (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 Murray Water System.
Water systems serving Murray
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murray Water SystemMain system | 22 | 1 | 921 | 0.2% |
| South 641 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 Murray
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Murray 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
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Questions
Does Murray, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Murray Water System, which serves Murray, reported 22 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 921 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Murray?
EPA's service area maps place most of Murray in Murray Water System's service area (PWSID KY0180306). South 641 Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Murray home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Murray 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 Murray 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 Murray Water System whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.