Indiana · population 4,156
Lead pipes in Austin, IN
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Austin (population 4,156) gets its water from Stucker Fork Water Utility. That system reported 1 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,683, with 5,892 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Stucker Fork Water Utility'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 77%
- Non-lead 23%
Latest lead test for Stucker Fork Water Utility (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.6 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 Stucker Fork Water Utility.
Water systems serving Austin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stucker Fork Water UtilityMain system | 1 | 7 | 5,892 | 0.1% |
| Scottsburg Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 3 | 45 | 2,633 | 1.5% |
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 Austin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Stucker Fork Water Utility'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
- Crothersville4 lead + galv. lines
- Seymourno lead reported
- Brownstownno lead reported
- Salemno lead reported
- Hanoverno lead reported
- New Pekin403 unknown
- North Vernon33 lead + galv. lines
- Madison65 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Austin, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Stucker Fork Water Utility, which serves Austin, reported 1 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,892 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Austin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Austin in Stucker Fork Water Utility's service area (PWSID IN5272002). Scottsburg Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Austin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Stucker Fork Water Utility'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 Austin 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 Stucker Fork Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.