State guide
Kentucky
Kentucky’s statewide public-facing lead page is Check Your Pipes, KY, and the state has also published utility guidance specifically about replacing privately owned service lines. ([eec.ky.gov](https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water/Drinking/Pages/CheckYourPipesKY.aspx))
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- State lead service line page
- Official page →
Official resources in Kentucky
Kentucky Division of Water’s lead page with public education, funding links, and lead-service-line resources. ([eec.ky.gov](https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water/Drinking/Pages/CheckYourPipesKY.aspx))
State guidance explaining program models and noting DWSRF can fund private-side replacement when the utility replaces the line. ([eec.ky.gov](https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water/Drinking/DWProfessionals/ComplianceDocuments/SLReplacementForHomeowners-UtilityGuidance.pdf))
Official Louisville Water page with property lookup and enrollment for its private outdoor lead/galvanized service line replacement program. ([louisvillewater.com](https://louisvillewater.com/water-topics-research/lead-awareness/private-side-lead-lines/))
Official Louisville Water replacement-process page describing free replacement options and plumber reimbursement/direct-pay process. ([louisvillewater.com](https://louisvillewater.com/replacing-your-service-line/))
Official Kentucky American Water lead page with interactive map, FAQs, and program details. ([amwater.com](https://www.amwater.com/kyaw/water-quality/lead-and-drinking-water/?utm_source=openai))
Key facts for Kentucky
- Kentucky’s Check Your Pipes page says Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds are available through low-interest and forgivable loans for lead pipe identification and replacement. ([eec.ky.gov](https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water/Drinking/Pages/CheckYourPipesKY.aspx))
- Kentucky’s utility guidance says DWSRF can replace privately owned service lines if the utility uses its own contractor. ([eec.ky.gov](https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water/Drinking/DWProfessionals/ComplianceDocuments/SLReplacementForHomeowners-UtilityGuidance.pdf))
- That same guidance says DWSRF cannot reimburse homeowners who hire their own contractor or do the work themselves. ([eec.ky.gov](https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water/Drinking/DWProfessionals/ComplianceDocuments/SLReplacementForHomeowners-UtilityGuidance.pdf))
- Kentucky regulations require lead and lead-contaminated galvanized service lines in residential properties to be replaced by December 2037. ([apps.legislature.ky.gov](https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/401/008/300/REG/?utm_source=openai))
- Louisville Water says customers with private outdoor lead or galvanized service lines receive a full replacement on the outdoor lines. ([louisvillewater.com](https://louisvillewater.com/water-topics-research/lead-awareness/private-side-lead-lines/))
- Kentucky American Water says qualifying properties receive customer-owned lead or galvanized service line replacement at no direct charge. ([amwater.com](https://www.amwater.com/kyaw/Water-Quality/Lead-and-Drinking-Water/lead-service-faqs?utm_source=openai))
Utility help for homeowners in Kentucky
| Utility | city | program | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Water Company | Louisville | Private Outdoor Lead/Galvanized Service Line Replacement Program | Louisville Water says private outdoor lead or galvanized service lines are fully replaced for free; customers can use a Louisville Water contractor or a certified plumber, with licensed plumbers paid directly after approval, but private-plumber restoration is the customer’s responsibility. ([louisvillewater.com](https://louisvillewater.com/water-topics-research/lead-awareness/private-side-lead-lines/)) |
| Kentucky American Water | Multiple Kentucky service areas | Lead Service Line Replacement Program | Qualifying properties receive replacement of customer-owned lead or galvanized service lines at no direct charge when scheduled under the company’s replacement plan or discovered during a main replacement project. ([amwater.com](https://www.amwater.com/kyaw/Water-Quality/Lead-and-Drinking-Water/lead-service-faqs?utm_source=openai)) |
What to do next
- Use Check Your Pipes, KY first to understand state funding and replacement rules, then check whether your utility has its own enrollment or lookup tool. ([eec.ky.gov](https://eec.ky.gov/Environmental-Protection/Water/Drinking/Pages/CheckYourPipesKY.aspx))
- If you are in Louisville Water territory, use the private service line lookup and submit the program form to get into the replacement queue. ([louisvillewater.com](https://louisvillewater.com/water-topics-research/lead-awareness/private-side-lead-lines/))
- If you want to use your own plumber in Louisville, contact Louisville Water before work so the utility can explain quote approval and plumber payment or reimbursement steps. ([louisvillewater.com](https://louisvillewater.com/replacing-your-service-line/))
Helpful guides
- Who pays to replace the private side of a lead service line?
- Lead service line replacement grants, reimbursements and loans
- How to tell if your water service line is lead
- The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements: what homeowners need to know
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