Kentucky · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pike County, KY
3 community water systems serving Pike County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,394 of unknown material. The most are in Pikeville Water Department.
<0.1% 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%
- Unknown 37%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Pike County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeville Water DepartmentPike County | 1 | 0 | 5,016 | <0.1% |
| Mountain Water DistPike County | 0 | 0 | 3,378 | 0% |
| Elkhorn City Water DeptPike 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.
Check another water system
Questions
Does Pike County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pike County reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,394 of unknown material.
Which Pike County water systems have the most lead lines?
Pikeville Water Department (1).
How do I check my home in Pike 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.