Kentucky · population 7,431
Lead pipes in Russellville, KY
465 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Russellville (population 7,431) gets its water from Russellville Mun Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 465 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,754, with 2,229 more of unknown material.
12% of Russellville Mun Water Works'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) 12%
- Unknown 59%
- Non-lead 28%
Latest lead test for Russellville Mun Water Works (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 Russellville Mun Water Works.
Water systems serving Russellville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russellville Mun Water WorksMain system | 0 | 465 | 2,229 | 12% |
| South Logan Water AssociationServes nearby areas | 0 | 79 | 109 | 3.8% |
| Logan-Todd Regional Water CommissionServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
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 Russellville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Russellville Mun 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
- Auburn251 lead + galv. lines
- Elktonno lead reported
- Guthrie44 lead + galv. lines
- Franklin1,040 lead + galv. lines
- Bowling Green3,703 lead + galv. lines
- Morgantown395 unknown
- Greenville42 lead + galv. lines
- Oak Grove58 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Russellville, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Russellville Mun Water Works, which serves Russellville, reported 0 lead and 465 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,229 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Russellville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Russellville in Russellville Mun Water Works's service area (PWSID KY0710378). South Logan Water Association, Logan-Todd Regional Water Commission also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Russellville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Russellville Mun 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 Russellville 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 Russellville Mun Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.