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Lead service lines in Frankfort, KY

4 water utilities serve Frankfort, with approximately 66,164 people served.

Last verified from EPA SDWIS + utility inventories: 2026-04-14
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Lead Service Lines in Frankfort, KY

Frankfort's water systems serve about 66,000 people across four utilities. Right now, there's no publicly reported data on how many lead service lines exist in the city—but that doesn't mean there are none. Lead pipes were commonly installed in homes built before the 1980s, and they can still be present even in newer homes where older lines weren't replaced.

What you need to know

The four utilities serving Frankfort are:

  • Frankfort Plant Board (52,153 people served)
  • Farmdale Water District (8,203 people served)
  • South Woodford County Water District (4,218 people served)
  • Elkhorn Water District (1,590 people served)

None of these utilities have published lead service line inventory data yet. Federal rules now require all water systems to create and share these inventories, but timelines vary. Your utility may still be gathering this information or planning to release it.

Why this matters

Lead service lines are the single biggest source of lead in drinking water for most U.S. homes. When water is corrosive or sits in old pipes, lead can leach into tap water. Children and pregnant people face the highest health risks. Even small amounts of lead exposure can affect learning and development.

The good news: lead is avoidable. Testing, flushing, and replacement are all proven solutions.

Next steps for residents

  • Contact your water utility directly. Ask if your address has a lead service line and request their current inventory data. Get the contact info below.
  • Test your water if you have a home built before 1980 or if your utility hasn't confirmed your service line material. Many Kentucky health departments offer low-cost or free testing.
  • Use cold water for drinking and cooking. Hot water pulls more lead from pipes. Let the tap run 30 seconds before filling a glass.
  • If you're pregnant or have young children, talk to your pediatrician or OB-GYN about lead exposure in your home.

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Water utility contacts

| Utility | Phone | Website | |---------|-------|---------| | Frankfort Plant Board | Contact via city website | Serves Frankfort proper | | Farmdale Water District | Contact Franklin County government | Regional coverage | | South Woodford County Water District | Contact Woodford County government | Regional coverage | | Elkhorn Water District | Contact Woodford County government | Regional coverage |

For the most up-to-date contact information and any published lead service line data, start with your local water bill or the city/county website.

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Utilities serving Frankfort