Indiana · population 1,061
Lead pipes in Andrews, IN
419 lines still unidentified
Most of Andrews (population 1,061) gets its water from Andrews Water Department. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 419 of 468 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Andrews Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 90%
- Non-lead 10%
Latest lead test for Andrews Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 11.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Andrews Water Department.
Water systems serving Andrews
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 0 | 419 | 0% |
| Huntington Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 61 | 137 | 2,323 | 2.8% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Andrews
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Andrews Water Department's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Huntington198 lead + galv. lines
- Wabash268 lead + galv. lines
- Sweetser3,094 lead + galv. lines
- Ossian358 unknown
- Peru272 lead + galv. lines
- Gas3 lead + galv. lines
- Jonesboro179 lead + galv. lines
- Winona Lake232 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Andrews, IN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Andrews Water Department still lists 419 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Andrews?
EPA's service area maps place most of Andrews in Andrews Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5235001). Huntington Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Andrews home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Andrews Water Department's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Andrews be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Andrews Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.