Kentucky · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Harlan County, KY
10 community water systems serving Harlan County reported 1 lead and 257 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,930 of unknown material. The most are in Harlan Municipal Water Works.
2.5% of these systems' 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.5%
- Unknown 39%
- Non-lead 59%
Water systems serving Harlan County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Municipal Water WorksHarlan County | 0 | 238 | 1,652 | 11% |
| Lynch Water WorksHarlan County | 1 | 19 | 101 | 5.9% |
| Cumberland Municipal Water WorksHarlan County | 0 | 0 | 1,697 | 0% |
| Evarts Municipal Water PlantHarlan County | 0 | 0 | 480 | 0% |
| Cawood Water DistrictHarlan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Black MTN Utility/DayhoitHarlan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Black MTN Utility/RosspointHarlan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Black MTN Utility/WallinsHarlan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Green Hills Water DistrictHarlan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Black MTN Utility/KenvirHarlan County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Harlan County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Harlan County reported 1 lead and 257 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,930 of unknown material.
Which Harlan County water systems have the most lead lines?
Harlan Municipal Water Works (238), Lynch Water Works (20).
How do I check my home in Harlan 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.