Indiana · population 1,857
Lead pipes in Churubusco, IN
42 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Churubusco (population 1,857) gets its water from Churubusco Water Department. That system reported 8 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 875, with 0 more of unknown material.
4.8% of Churubusco Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.9%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for Churubusco Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.4 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 Churubusco Water Department.
Water systems serving Churubusco
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churubusco Water DepartmentMain system | 8 | 34 | 0 | 4.8% |
| Blue Ridge Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 7 | 34 | 0 | 4.7% |
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 Churubusco
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Churubusco Water Department'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
- Huntertown1,049 unknown
- Garrett171 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Wayne11,774 lead + galv. lines
- Leo-Cedarvilleno lead reported
- Auburn354 lead + galv. lines
- Grabillno lead reported
- New Haven462 lead + galv. lines
- Waterloono lead reported
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Questions
Does Churubusco, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Churubusco Water Department, which serves Churubusco, reported 8 lead and 34 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Churubusco?
EPA's service area maps place most of Churubusco in Churubusco Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5292003). Blue Ridge Mobile Home Park also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Churubusco home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Churubusco Water Department'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 Churubusco 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 Churubusco Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.