Kentucky · population 18,048
Lead pipes in Shelbyville, KY
157 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Shelbyville (population 18,048) gets its water from Shelbyville Water & Sewer Commission. That system reported 0 lead and 157 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,612, with 1 more of unknown material.
1.6% of Shelbyville Water & Sewer Commission's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Kentucky average (1.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.6%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Shelbyville Water & Sewer Commission (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Shelbyville Water & Sewer Commission.
Water systems serving Shelbyville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Water & Sewer CommissionMain system | 0 | 157 | 1 | 1.6% |
| North Shelby Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 13 | 1,295 | 0.2% |
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 Shelbyville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Shelbyville 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
- Simpsonvilleno lead reported
- Eminenceno lead reported
- La Grangeno lead reported
- Pewee Valley2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Crestwood2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Anchorage2,547 lead + galv. lines
- Worthington Hills2,547 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Shelbyville, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Shelbyville Water & Sewer Commission, which serves Shelbyville, reported 0 lead and 157 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Shelbyville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Shelbyville in Shelbyville Water & Sewer Commission's service area (PWSID KY1060394). North Shelby Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Shelbyville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville Water & Sewer Commission whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.