Kentucky · population 1,452
Lead pipes in Worthington, KY
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Worthington (population 1,452) gets its water from Worthington Municipal Water Works. That system reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 652, with 0 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Worthington Municipal Water Works'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Worthington Municipal 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 Worthington Municipal Water Works.
Water systems serving Worthington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Municipal Water WorksMain system | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Raceland Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Worthington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Worthington Municipal 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
- Racelandno lead reported
- Flatwoodsno lead reported
- Russell21 lead + galv. lines
- Catlettsburg12,744 unknown
- Grayson1,595 unknown
- Olive Hill23 lead + galv. lines
- Louisa2,005 unknown
- Vanceburgno lead reported
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Questions
Does Worthington, KY have lead pipes?
Yes. Worthington Municipal Water Works, which serves Worthington, reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Worthington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Worthington in Worthington Municipal Water Works's service area (PWSID KY0450478). Raceland Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Worthington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Worthington Municipal 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 Worthington 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 Worthington Municipal Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.