Lead Pipe Map

Indiana · population 1,594

Lead pipes in Eaton, IN

26 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Eaton (population 1,594) gets its water from Eaton Water Works. That system reported 3 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 723, with 320 more of unknown material.

3.6% of Eaton Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).

3Lead
23Galvanized, replace
320Unknown material
377Non-lead

Latest lead test for Eaton Water Works (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.7 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 Eaton Water Works.

Water systems serving Eaton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Eaton Water WorksMain system3233203.6%
Indiana American Water - MuncieServes nearby areas16611819,8070.9%

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 Eaton

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Eaton Water Works's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

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Questions

Does Eaton, IN have lead pipes?

Yes. Eaton Water Works, which serves Eaton, reported 3 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 320 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Eaton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Eaton in Eaton Water Works's service area (PWSID IN5218006). Indiana American Water - Muncie also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Eaton home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Eaton 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 Eaton 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 Eaton Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.