Indiana · population 9,432
Lead pipes in Angola, IN
127 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Angola (population 9,432) gets its water from Angola Water Department. That system reported 26 lead and 101 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,061, with 0 more of unknown material.
4.1% of Angola Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.3%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Angola Water Department (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Angola Water Department.
Water systems serving Angola
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angola Water DepartmentMain system | 26 | 101 | 0 | 4.1% |
| Glen Eden AssociationAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 55 | 0% |
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 Angola
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Angola 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
- Waterloono lead reported
- Auburn354 lead + galv. lines
- Garrett171 lead + galv. lines
- Leo-Cedarvilleno lead reported
- Grabillno lead reported
- Huntertown1,049 unknown
- Churubusco42 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Wayne11,774 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Angola, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Angola Water Department, which serves Angola, reported 26 lead and 101 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Angola?
EPA's service area maps place most of Angola in Angola Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5276001). Glen Eden Association also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Angola home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Angola 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 Angola 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 Angola Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.