Kentucky · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Muhlenberg County, KY
5 community water systems serving Muhlenberg County reported 19 lead and 48 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,725 of unknown material. The most are in Greenville Utilities Commission.
0.5% 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 80%
Water systems serving Muhlenberg County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Utilities CommissionMuhlenberg County | 19 | 23 | 1,504 | 2.0% |
| Drakesboro Water DepartmentMuhlenberg County | 0 | 18 | 124 | 4.1% |
| Central City Water & SewerMuhlenberg County | 0 | 7 | 1,097 | 0.3% |
| Muhlenberg Co Water DistrictMuhlenberg County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Muhlenberg Co Water District #3Muhlenberg 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 Muhlenberg County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Muhlenberg County reported 19 lead and 48 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,725 of unknown material.
Which Muhlenberg County water systems have the most lead lines?
Greenville Utilities Commission (42), Drakesboro Water Department (18), Central City Water & Sewer (7).
How do I check my home in Muhlenberg 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.