Kentucky · population 3,638
Lead pipes in Russell, KY
21 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Russell (population 3,638) gets its water from Russell Water Company. That system reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,514, with 1,950 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Russell Water Company'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) 0.8%
- Unknown 78%
- Non-lead 22%
Latest lead test for Russell Water Company (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3 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 Russell Water Company.
Water systems serving Russell
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Water CompanyMain system | 0 | 21 | 1,950 | 0.8% |
| Flatwoods Water CompanyServes nearby areas | 0 | 62 | 2,365 | 1.7% |
| Raceland Water SystemServes 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 Russell
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Russell Water Company'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
- Flatwoodsno lead reported
- Racelandno lead reported
- Worthington4 lead + galv. lines
- Catlettsburg12,744 unknown
- Grayson1,595 unknown
- Louisa2,005 unknown
- Olive Hill23 lead + galv. lines
- Vanceburgno lead reported
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Questions
Does Russell, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Russell Water Company, which serves Russell, reported 0 lead and 21 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,950 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Russell?
EPA's service area maps place most of Russell in Russell Water Company's service area (PWSID KY0450376). Flatwoods Water Company, Raceland Water System also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Russell home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Russell Water Company'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 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 Water Company whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.