Kentucky · population 2,856
Lead pipes in Providence, KY
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Providence (population 2,856) gets its water from Providence Water Works. That system reported 1 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,575, with 1,187 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Providence 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 75%
- Non-lead 25%
Latest lead test for Providence Water Works (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 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 Providence Water Works.
Water systems serving Providence
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Water WorksMain system | 1 | 1 | 1,187 | 0.1% |
| Nebo Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 278 | 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 Providence
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Providence 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
- Clay city3 lead + galv. lines
- Madisonville9 lead + galv. lines
- Dawson Springs16 lead + galv. lines
- Earlingtonno lead reported
- Sturgis26 lead + galv. lines
- Marion1 lead + galv. lines
- Morganfield153 lead + galv. lines
- Princeton623 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Providence, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Providence Water Works, which serves Providence, reported 1 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,187 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Providence?
EPA's service area maps place most of Providence in Providence Water Works's service area (PWSID KY1170361). Nebo Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Providence home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.