Indiana · population 16,404
Lead pipes in Cedar Lake, IN
7 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Cedar Lake (population 16,404) gets its water from Noble Oaks Subdivision Water Association. That system reported 7 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 29, with 1 more of unknown material.
24% of Noble Oaks Subdivision Water Association's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 24%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 3.4%
- Non-lead 72%
Latest lead test for Noble Oaks Subdivision Water Association (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.3 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 Noble Oaks Subdivision Water Association.
Water systems serving Cedar Lake
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Oaks Subdivision Water AssociationMain system | 7 | 0 | 1 | 24% |
| Cedar Lake Bible Conference GroundsAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6.0% |
| Cedar Lake Water WorksAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Lakeshore Subdivision Association, INC.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0% |
| Cedar Lake Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 12 | 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 Cedar Lake
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Noble Oaks Subdivision Water Association'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
- St. Johnno lead reported
- Crown Point199 lead + galv. lines
- Lowell26 lead + galv. lines
- Schererville20 lead + galv. lines
- Dyer93 lead + galv. lines
- Merrillville11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Winfield11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Griffith16 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Cedar Lake, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Noble Oaks Subdivision Water Association, which serves Cedar Lake, reported 7 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Cedar Lake?
EPA's service area maps place most of Cedar Lake in Noble Oaks Subdivision Water Association's service area (PWSID IN5245054). Cedar Lake Bible Conference Grounds, Cedar Lake Water Works, Lakeshore Subdivision Association, INC., Cedar Lake Mobile Home Park also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Cedar Lake home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Noble Oaks Subdivision Water Association'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 Cedar Lake 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 Noble Oaks Subdivision Water Association whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.