Kentucky · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Whitley County, KY
4 community water systems serving Whitley County reported 0 lead and 80 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,360 of unknown material. The most are in Williamsburg Water Department.
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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 74%
Water systems serving Whitley County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Water DepartmentWhitley County | 0 | 80 | 243 | 4.2% |
| Corbin Utilities CommissionWhitley County | 0 | 0 | 4,117 | 0% |
| Whitley Co Water DistrictWhitley County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cumberland Falls Highway Water DistrictWhitley 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 Whitley County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Whitley County reported 0 lead and 80 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,360 of unknown material.
Which Whitley County water systems have the most lead lines?
Williamsburg Water Department (80).
How do I check my home in Whitley 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.