Kentucky · population 1,655
Lead pipes in Sturgis, KY
26 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sturgis (population 1,655) gets its water from Sturgis Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 26 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,269, with 1,013 more of unknown material.
2.0% of Sturgis Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kentucky average (1.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.0%
- Unknown 80%
- Non-lead 18%
Latest lead test for Sturgis 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 Sturgis Water Works.
Water systems serving Sturgis
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgis Water WorksMain system | 0 | 26 | 1,013 | 2.0% |
| Union County Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.1% |
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 Sturgis
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sturgis 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
- Morganfield153 lead + galv. lines
- Marion1 lead + galv. lines
- Providence2 lead + galv. lines
- Henderson2,021 lead + galv. lines
- Madisonville9 lead + galv. lines
- Dawson Springs16 lead + galv. lines
- Princeton623 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sturgis, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Sturgis Water Works, which serves Sturgis, reported 0 lead and 26 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,013 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sturgis?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sturgis in Sturgis Water Works's service area (PWSID KY1130422). Union County Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Sturgis home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sturgis 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 Sturgis 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 Sturgis Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.