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Lead Replacement Program
Years ago, Louisville Water and plumbers used lead and galvanized steel pipes, and we need to replace those. Louisville Water has proactively replaced thousands of lead service lines it installed. Older homes (those typically built during or before 1950) may still have a lead or galvanized steel service line. As we find these older service lines, we actively replace them. At the same time, we’re working to identify all privately owned lead and galvanized service lines, and replace those free of charge. That’s right – Louisville Water pays 100% of the costs to replace an exterior lead or galvanized service line. However, we need your help.
The service line is the pipe that brings drinking water from the water main into your home. Louisville Water installs a service line from the water main and then the customer installs one on their property.
Determine Your Service Line Material
First, check to see if we have information on the type of service line material on your property here:
Service Line Material Lookup