Kentucky · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Boone County, KY
3 community water systems serving Boone County reported 1 lead and 115 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,766 of unknown material. The most are in Florence Water & Sewer.
0.3% of these systems' 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 4.4%
- Non-lead 95%
Water systems serving Boone County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Water & SewerBoone County | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Walton Waterworks DepartmentBoone County | 0 | 56 | 183 | 2.4% |
| Boone Co Water & Sewer DistrictBoone County | 1 | 0 | 1,583 | <0.1% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Boone County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Boone County reported 1 lead and 115 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,766 of unknown material.
Which Boone County water systems have the most lead lines?
Florence Water & Sewer (59), Walton Waterworks Department (56), Boone Co Water & Sewer District (1).
How do I check my home in Boone County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.