Indiana · population 1,532
Lead pipes in Dale, IN
462 lines still unidentified
Most of Dale (population 1,532) gets its water from Dale Water Works. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 462 of 711 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Dale 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 65%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for Dale Water Works (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.6 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 Dale Water Works.
Water systems serving Dale
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Water WorksMain system | 0 | 0 | 462 | 0% |
| Santa Claus Water UtilityServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 1,560 | <0.1% |
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 Dale
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Dale 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
- Ferdinand5 lead + galv. lines
- Jasper1 lead + galv. lines
- Boonville3,018 unknown
- Chandler6 lead + galv. lines
- Newburgh5,196 unknown
- French Lickno lead reported
- Haubstadt52 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Branch79 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Dale, IN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Dale Water Works still lists 462 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Dale?
EPA's service area maps place most of Dale in Dale Water Works's service area (PWSID IN5274002). Santa Claus Water Utility also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Dale home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Dale 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 Dale 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 Dale Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.