Lead Pipe Map

Kentucky · 7 community water systems

Lead pipes in Greenup County, KY

7 community water systems serving Greenup County reported 0 lead and 315 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,320 of unknown material. The most are in City of South Shore Water Works.

2.0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Kentucky average (1.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
315Galvanized, replace
4,320Unknown
11,482Non-lead

Water systems serving Greenup County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
City of South Shore Water WorksGreenup County019208.2%6,798
Flatwoods Water CompanyGreenup County0622,3651.7%9,649
Greenup Water SystemGreenup County03450.7%12,193
Russell Water CompanyGreenup County0211,9500.8%5,181
Worthington Municipal Water WorksGreenup County0400.6%1,673
Wurtland Water DepartmentGreenup County0200.3%1,815
Raceland Water SystemGreenup County0000%3,201

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

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Greenup County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Greenup County reported 0 lead and 315 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,320 of unknown material.

Which Greenup County water systems have the most lead lines?

City of South Shore Water Works (192), Flatwoods Water Company (62), Greenup Water System (34).

How do I check my home in Greenup 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.