Indiana · population 13,853
Lead pipes in Bedford, IN
5,043 lines still unidentified
Most of Bedford (population 13,853) gets its water from Bedford City Utilities. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 5,043 of 5,991 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Bedford City Utilities'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 84%
- Non-lead 16%
Latest lead test for Bedford City Utilities (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.5 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 Bedford City Utilities.
Water systems serving Bedford
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford City UtilitiesMain system | 0 | 0 | 5,043 | 0% |
| North Lawrence Water AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 1 | 0 | 2,488 | <0.1% |
| East Lawrence Water AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 499 | 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 Bedford
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Bedford City Utilities'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
- Ooliticno lead reported
- Mitchell1,459 unknown
- Bloomington67 lead + galv. lines
- French Lickno lead reported
- Brownstownno lead reported
- Bloomfieldno lead reported
- Ellettsville33 lead + galv. lines
- Salemno lead reported
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Questions
Does Bedford, IN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Bedford City Utilities still lists 5,043 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bedford?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bedford in Bedford City Utilities's service area (PWSID IN5247001). North Lawrence Water Authority, East Lawrence Water Authority also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bedford home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Bedford City Utilities'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 Bedford 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 Bedford City Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.