Indiana · population 1,220
Lead pipes in Culver, IN
472 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Culver (population 1,220) gets its water from Culver Water Department. That system reported 1 lead and 471 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 935, with 179 more of unknown material.
50% of Culver Water Department'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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 50%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 30%
Latest lead test for Culver Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.7 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 Culver Water Department.
Water systems serving Culver
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culver Water DepartmentMain system | 1 | 471 | 179 | 50% |
| Culver Educational FoundationAlso 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 Culver
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Culver 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
- Kingsford Heights89 lead + galv. lines
- Warsaw232 lead + galv. lines
- La Porte538 lead + galv. lines
- Winona Lake232 lead + galv. lines
- Logansport992 lead + galv. lines
- South Bend28,038 lead + galv. lines
- Westvilleno lead reported
- Mishawaka4,811 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Culver, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Culver Water Department, which serves Culver, reported 1 lead and 471 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 179 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Culver?
EPA's service area maps place most of Culver in Culver Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5250005). Culver Educational Foundation also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Culver home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Culver 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 Culver 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 Culver Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.