Indiana · population 2,655
Lead pipes in Brookville, IN
94 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Brookville (population 2,655) gets its water from Brookville Water Works. That system reported 5 lead and 89 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,284, with 739 more of unknown material.
7.3% of Brookville Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.9%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for Brookville Water Works (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.9 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 Brookville Water Works.
Water systems serving Brookville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookville Water WorksMain system | 5 | 89 | 739 | 7.3% |
| Franklin County Water AssociationAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Brookville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Brookville Water Works'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
- Connersville15 lead + galv. lines
- Greendaleno lead reported
- Milanno lead reported
- Lawrenceburgno lead reported
- Aurorano lead reported
- Greensburg618 lead + galv. lines
- Centerville1,011 unknown
- Richmond427 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Brookville, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Brookville Water Works, which serves Brookville, reported 5 lead and 89 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 739 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Brookville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Brookville in Brookville Water Works's service area (PWSID IN5224001). Franklin County Water Association also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Brookville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Brookville Water Works'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 Brookville 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 Brookville Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.