Indiana · population 35,097
Lead pipes in Crown Point, IN
199 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Crown Point (population 35,097) gets its water from Crown Point Water Works. That system reported 15 lead and 184 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,347, with 2,563 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Crown Point Water Works'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) 1.3%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 81%
Latest lead test for Crown Point Water Works (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 0.7 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 Crown Point Water Works.
Water systems serving Crown Point
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point Water WorksMain system | 15 | 184 | 2,563 | 1.4% |
| Cuii - Twin LakesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 4 | 586 | 0.1% |
| Indiana American Water - NorthwestServes nearby areas | 10,833 | 183 | 36,484 | 12% |
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 Crown Point
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Crown Point 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
- Winfield11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Merrillville11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Cedar Lake7 lead + galv. lines
- St. Johnno lead reported
- Schererville20 lead + galv. lines
- Hobartno lead reported
- Lowell26 lead + galv. lines
- Griffith16 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Crown Point, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Crown Point Water Works, which serves Crown Point, reported 15 lead and 184 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,563 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Crown Point?
EPA's service area maps place most of Crown Point in Crown Point Water Works's service area (PWSID IN5245008). Cuii - Twin Lakes, Indiana American Water - Northwest also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Crown Point home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Crown Point 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 Crown Point 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 Crown Point Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.