Kentucky · population 5,803
Lead pipes in Walton, KY
56 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Walton (population 5,803) gets its water from Walton Waterworks Department. That system reported 0 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,304, with 183 more of unknown material.
2.4% of Walton Waterworks Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kentucky average (1.5%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.4%
- Unknown 7.9%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Walton Waterworks Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Walton Waterworks Department.
Water systems serving Walton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Waterworks DepartmentMain system | 0 | 56 | 183 | 2.4% |
| Northern Kentucky Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 4,047 | 61 | 21,644 | 4.4% |
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 Walton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Walton Waterworks Department'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
- Crittenden1,275 unknown
- Union1 lead + galv. lines
- Independence4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Elsmere4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Florence59 lead + galv. lines
- Edgewood4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Crestview Hills4,108 lead + galv. lines
- Taylor Mill4,108 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Walton, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Walton Waterworks Department, which serves Walton, reported 0 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 183 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Walton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Walton in Walton Waterworks Department's service area (PWSID KY0080442). Northern Kentucky Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Walton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Walton Waterworks Department'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 Walton 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 Walton Waterworks Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.