Indiana · population 13,989
Lead pipes in Auburn, IN
354 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Auburn (population 13,989) gets its water from Auburn Water Department. That system reported 354 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,660, with 0 more of unknown material.
6.3% of Auburn 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 6.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Auburn Water Department (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 4.7 ppb 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 Auburn Water Department.
Water systems serving Auburn
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Water DepartmentMain system | 354 | 0 | 0 | 6.3% |
| Waterloo Water WorksServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Auburn
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Auburn 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
- Garrett171 lead + galv. lines
- Waterloono lead reported
- Leo-Cedarvilleno lead reported
- Huntertown1,049 unknown
- Grabillno lead reported
- Churubusco42 lead + galv. lines
- Angola127 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Wayne11,774 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Auburn, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Auburn Water Department, which serves Auburn, reported 354 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Auburn?
EPA's service area maps place most of Auburn in Auburn Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5217001). Waterloo Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Auburn home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Auburn 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 Auburn 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 Auburn Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.