Kentucky · population 2,807
Lead pipes in Russell Springs, KY
1,949 lines still unidentified
Most of Russell Springs (population 2,807) gets its water from Russell Springs Water & Sewer. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,949 of 5,320 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Russell Springs Water & Sewer'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 37%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for Russell Springs Water & Sewer (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 Russell Springs Water & Sewer.
Water systems serving Russell Springs
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Springs Water & SewerMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,949 | 0% |
| Jamestown Municipal Water WorksServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 754 | 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 Russell Springs
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Russell Springs Water & Sewer'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
- Jamestown754 unknown
- Columbia8 lead + galv. lines
- Libertyno lead reported
- Burkesvilleno lead reported
- Campbellsvilleno lead reported
- Somerset2,665 unknown
- Greensburg10 lead + galv. lines
- Lebanon461 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Russell Springs, KY have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Russell Springs Water & Sewer still lists 1,949 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Russell Springs?
EPA's service area maps place most of Russell Springs in Russell Springs Water & Sewer's service area (PWSID KY1040377). Jamestown Municipal Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Russell Springs home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Russell Springs Water & Sewer'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 Russell Springs 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 Russell Springs Water & Sewer whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.