Indiana · population 10,072
Lead pipes in Decatur, IN
65 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Decatur (population 10,072) gets its water from Decatur Water Department. That system reported 65 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,614, with 2,580 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Decatur Water Department'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 1.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 56%
- Non-lead 43%
Latest lead test for Decatur Water Department (2024): 12.7 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 Decatur Water Department.
Water systems serving Decatur
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Water DepartmentMain system | 65 | 0 | 2,580 | 1.4% |
| Riverbend EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 3 | 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 Decatur
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Decatur 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
- Ossian358 unknown
- New Haven462 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Wayne11,774 lead + galv. lines
- Grabillno lead reported
- Leo-Cedarvilleno lead reported
- Huntertown1,049 unknown
- Huntington198 lead + galv. lines
- Churubusco42 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Decatur, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Decatur Water Department, which serves Decatur, reported 65 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,580 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Decatur?
EPA's service area maps place most of Decatur in Decatur Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5201002). Riverbend Estates also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Decatur home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.