FARMDALE WATER DISTRICT Lead Service Line Inventory
Farmdale Water District serves about 8,200 people in Kentucky. If you're here because you're worried about lead in your water, you're taking the right first step.
What you need to know
Lead service lines are pipes that connect the water main under the street to your home. If your line is made of lead, small amounts can dissolve into your drinking water—especially if water sits in pipes overnight or if the water is corrosive. Lead exposure is a real health concern, particularly for young children and pregnant people.
Farmdale's inventory status: The district has not yet completed an inventory of lead service lines in their system. This doesn't mean lead isn't present—it means the utility is still in the process of identifying which homes have lead lines.
What's happening now
Water systems across the country are required by the EPA to locate and catalog all lead service lines. This is ongoing work. Farmdale has not yet made their inventory data publicly available, which means residents can't currently search an official list to find out if their home has a lead line.
What you can do right now
Contact your water utility directly. Call Farmdale Water District and ask:
- Does my address have a lead service line?
- When will the lead service line inventory be completed and made public?
- What should I do in the meantime to reduce lead exposure?
The utility may not have the answer immediately, but they can tell you where your address stands in the inventory process.
If you're concerned about lead in your water now, the EPA and CDC both recommend:
- Flushing your tap (let cold water run for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before drinking or cooking)
- Using cold water for drinking and cooking (hot water dissolves lead faster)
- Considering a point-of-use filter certified to remove lead (NSF/ANSI Standard 53)
If you have children under 6 or are pregnant, talk to your pediatrician or doctor about whether testing makes sense for your home.
Next steps for residents
- Call Farmdale Water District and ask about the lead service line inventory timeline for your address
- Request a free or low-cost water test if your utility offers one
- If you rent, contact your landlord—they may have records about your service line
- Consult your doctor if you have health concerns about lead exposure
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
How do I know if I have a lead service line?
The most reliable way is to contact your water utility—they maintain records of service line materials. You can also have a plumber inspect the line where it enters your home, though this may cost money. Farmdale Water District can tell you if your address is documented as having a lead line.
Is lead in water dangerous?
Lead can be harmful, especially to children under 6 and pregnant people. For health concerns, contact your pediatrician or the CDC. You can reduce exposure by flushing your tap before drinking and using cold water for cooking and drinking.
When will Farmdale's lead service line inventory be public?
The utility has not yet published their inventory. Contact Farmdale Water District directly to ask when the inventory will be completed and made available to residents.
What is a lead service line?
It's the pipe that carries water from the main water line under the street into your home. If made of lead, it can allow small amounts of lead to enter your drinking water. Many homes built before the 1980s have lead lines.