Kentucky · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Mercer County, KY
4 community water systems serving Mercer County reported 3 lead and 89 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,219 of unknown material. The most are in Burgin Water Department.
0.8% 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) 0.7%
- Unknown 51%
- Non-lead 49%
Water systems serving Mercer County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgin Water DepartmentMercer County | 3 | 49 | 2 | 9.2% |
| Harrodsburg Municipal Water DepartmentMercer County | 0 | 34 | 3,457 | 0.8% |
| Lake Village Water AssociationMercer County | 0 | 6 | 1,106 | 0.2% |
| North Mercer Water DistrictMercer County | 0 | 0 | 1,654 | 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 Mercer County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Mercer County reported 3 lead and 89 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,219 of unknown material.
Which Mercer County water systems have the most lead lines?
Burgin Water Department (52), Harrodsburg Municipal Water Department (34), Lake Village Water Association (6).
How do I check my home in Mercer 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.