Indiana · population 79,986
Lead pipes in Bloomington, IN
67 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Bloomington (population 79,986) gets its water from City of Bloomington Utilities. That system reported 17 lead and 50 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 26,414, with 9,630 more of unknown material.
0.3% of City of Bloomington 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 63%
Latest lead test for City of Bloomington Utilities (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 5.1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 2 health-based for City of Bloomington Utilities.
Water systems serving Bloomington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Bloomington UtilitiesMain system | 17 | 50 | 9,630 | 0.3% |
| Van Buren Water, INC.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 32 | 1,250 | 1.3% |
| Southern Monroe Water AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2,979 | 0% |
| B&B Water Project, INC.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Washington TWP Water AuthorityAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Monroe Water CorporationAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0% |
| Salt Creek Services, INC.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Ellettsville Water WorksServes nearby areas | 14 | 19 | 1,728 | 0.6% |
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 Bloomington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Bloomington 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
- Ellettsville33 lead + galv. lines
- Nashvilleno lead reported
- Spencerno lead reported
- Martinsville66 lead + galv. lines
- Ooliticno lead reported
- Bedford5,043 unknown
- Bloomfieldno lead reported
- Prince's Lakesno lead reported
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Questions
Does Bloomington, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Bloomington Utilities, which serves Bloomington, reported 17 lead and 50 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,630 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Bloomington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Bloomington in City of Bloomington Utilities's service area (PWSID IN5253002). Van Buren Water, INC., Southern Monroe Water Authority, B&B Water Project, INC., Washington TWP Water Authority, East Monroe Water Corporation, Salt Creek Services, INC., Ellettsville Water Works also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Bloomington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Bloomington 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 Bloomington 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 City of Bloomington Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.