Kentucky · population 60,675
Lead pipes in Owensboro, KY
No lead lines reported
Most of Owensboro (population 60,675) gets its water from Owensboro Municipal Utilities, which reported 26,522 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Owensboro Municipal Utilities'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 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Owensboro Municipal Utilities (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Owensboro Municipal Utilities.
Water systems serving Owensboro
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Municipal UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Daviess Co 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 Owensboro
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Owensboro Municipal Utilities'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
- Lewisport464 unknown
- Livermore93 lead + galv. lines
- Hawesville355 lead + galv. lines
- Hartford199 lead + galv. lines
- Henderson2,021 lead + galv. lines
- Cloverport5 lead + galv. lines
- Beaver Dam37 lead + galv. lines
- Central7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Owensboro, KY have lead pipes?
Owensboro Municipal Utilities, which serves Owensboro, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Owensboro?
EPA's service area maps place most of Owensboro in Owensboro Municipal Utilities's service area (PWSID KY0300336). Daviess Co Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Owensboro home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Owensboro Municipal Utilities'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 Owensboro 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 Owensboro Municipal Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.