Kentucky · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Montgomery County, KY
6 community water systems serving Montgomery County reported 0 lead and 412 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 742 of unknown material. The most are in Mt Sterling Water Works.
2.9% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.9%
- Unknown 5.3%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Montgomery County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Sterling Water WorksMontgomery County | 0 | 412 | 0 | 6.3% |
| Reid Village Water DistrictMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 618 | 0% |
| Montgomery Co Water District #1Montgomery County | 0 | 0 | 124 | 0% |
| Judy Water AssociationMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Jeffersonville Water SystemMontgomery County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Levee RD Water Association INCMontgomery 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 Montgomery County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Montgomery County reported 0 lead and 412 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 742 of unknown material.
Which Montgomery County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mt Sterling Water Works (412).
How do I check my home in Montgomery 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.