Kentucky · population 7,874
Lead pipes in Union, KY
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Union (population 7,874) gets its water from Boone Co Water & Sewer District. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 28,819, with 1,583 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Boone Co Water & Sewer District'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 5.5%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for Boone Co Water & Sewer District (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1 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 Boone Co Water & Sewer District.
Water systems serving Union
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Co Water & Sewer DistrictMain system | 1 | 0 | 1,583 | <0.1% |
| Florence Water & SewerServes nearby areas | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0.6% |
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 Union
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Boone Co Water & Sewer District'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
- Florence59 lead + galv. lines
- Elsmere4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Walton56 lead + galv. lines
- Independence4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Edgewood4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Erlanger4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Crestview Hills4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Lakeside Park4,108 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Union, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Boone Co Water & Sewer District, which serves Union, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,583 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Union?
EPA's service area maps place most of Union in Boone Co Water & Sewer District's service area (PWSID KY0080034). Florence Water & Sewer also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Union home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Boone Co Water & Sewer District'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 Union 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 Boone Co Water & Sewer District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.