Kentucky · population 10,185
Lead pipes in Paris, KY
6 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Paris (population 10,185) gets its water from Paris Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,779, with 3,485 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Paris Water Works'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) 0.1%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 40%
Latest lead test for Paris Water Works (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 6 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 Paris Water Works.
Water systems serving Paris
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Water WorksMain system | 0 | 6 | 3,485 | 0.1% |
| Kentucky-American Water CoServes nearby areas | 28 | 39 | 69,237 | <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 Paris
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Paris 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
- Cynthiana268 lead + galv. lines
- Winchester16 lead + galv. lines
- Georgetown67 lead + galv. lines
- Lexington67 lead + galv. lines
- Carlisleno lead reported
- Mount Sterling412 lead + galv. lines
- Midway242 unknown
- Camargo124 unknown
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Questions
Does Paris, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Paris Water Works, which serves Paris, reported 0 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,485 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Paris?
EPA's service area maps place most of Paris in Paris Water Works's service area (PWSID KY0090343). Kentucky-American Water Co also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Paris home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Paris 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 Paris 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 Paris Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.