Kentucky · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Webster County, KY
6 community water systems serving Webster County reported 3 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,518 of unknown material. The most are in Dixon Water Department.
0.6% 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) 0.6%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 75%
Water systems serving Webster County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon Water DepartmentWebster County | 0 | 20 | 70 | 4.4% |
| Slaughters Water WorksWebster County | 2 | 13 | 188 | 5.3% |
| Clay Water WorksWebster County | 0 | 3 | 73 | 0.5% |
| Providence Water WorksWebster County | 1 | 1 | 1,187 | 0.1% |
| Webster Co Water DistrictWebster County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sebree Water DepartmentWebster 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 Webster County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Webster County reported 3 lead and 37 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,518 of unknown material.
Which Webster County water systems have the most lead lines?
Dixon Water Department (20), Slaughters Water Works (15), Clay Water Works (3).
How do I check my home in Webster 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.