Kentucky · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Rockcastle County, KY
4 community water systems serving Rockcastle County reported 1 lead and 126 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,507 of unknown material. The most are in Mt Vernon Water Works.
1.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Kentucky average (1.5%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.5%
- Unknown 76%
- Non-lead 23%
Water systems serving Rockcastle County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Vernon Water WorksRockcastle County | 1 | 126 | 1,861 | 5.1% |
| Western Rockcastle Water AssocRockcastle County | 0 | 0 | 4,292 | 0% |
| Brodhead Water WorksRockcastle County | 0 | 0 | 354 | 0% |
| Kentucky American Water - Eastern RockcaRockcastle 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 Rockcastle County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Rockcastle County reported 1 lead and 126 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,507 of unknown material.
Which Rockcastle County water systems have the most lead lines?
Mt Vernon Water Works (127).
How do I check my home in Rockcastle 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.