Kentucky · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hopkins County, KY
10 community water systems serving Hopkins County reported 5 lead and 209 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,911 of unknown material. The most are in Nortonville Water Works.
1.0% 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) 1.0%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 67%
Water systems serving Hopkins County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nortonville Water WorksHopkins County | 0 | 183 | 3 | 16% |
| Dawson Springs Water & SewerHopkins County | 0 | 16 | 1,150 | 1.2% |
| Madisonville Light & WaterHopkins County | 5 | 4 | 5,480 | <0.1% |
| Mortons Gap Water DepartmentHopkins County | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1.2% |
| Nebo Water DistrictHopkins County | 0 | 0 | 278 | 0% |
| South Hopkins Water DistrictHopkins County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| North Hopkins Water DistrictHopkins County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hanson Water SystemHopkins County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| White Plains Water SystemHopkins County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Earlington Water & SewerHopkins 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 Hopkins County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hopkins County reported 5 lead and 209 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,911 of unknown material.
Which Hopkins County water systems have the most lead lines?
Nortonville Water Works (183), Dawson Springs Water & Sewer (16), Madisonville Light & Water (9).
How do I check my home in Hopkins 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.