Kentucky · population 6,223
Lead pipes in Princeton, KY
623 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Princeton (population 6,223) gets its water from Princeton Water & Sewer Commission. That system reported 0 lead and 623 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,492, with 0 more of unknown material.
14% of Princeton Water & Sewer Commission'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 14%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for Princeton Water & Sewer Commission (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 Princeton Water & Sewer Commission.
Water systems serving Princeton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Water & Sewer CommissionMain system | 0 | 623 | 0 | 14% |
| Caldwell County 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 Princeton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Princeton Water & Sewer Commission'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
- Eddyville16 lead + galv. lines
- Dawson Springs16 lead + galv. lines
- Cadiz1 lead + galv. lines
- Marion1 lead + galv. lines
- Providence2 lead + galv. lines
- Earlingtonno lead reported
- Clay city3 lead + galv. lines
- Madisonville9 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Princeton, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Princeton Water & Sewer Commission, which serves Princeton, reported 0 lead and 623 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Princeton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Princeton in Princeton Water & Sewer Commission's service area (PWSID KY0170360). Caldwell County Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Princeton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Princeton Water & Sewer Commission'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 Princeton 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 Princeton Water & Sewer Commission whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.