Indiana · population 6,829
Lead pipes in Ellettsville, IN
33 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ellettsville (population 6,829) gets its water from Ellettsville Water Works. That system reported 14 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,706, with 1,728 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Ellettsville 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 30%
- Non-lead 69%
Latest lead test for Ellettsville Water Works (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected 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 Ellettsville Water Works.
Water systems serving Ellettsville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellettsville Water WorksMain system | 14 | 19 | 1,728 | 0.6% |
| City of Bloomington UtilitiesServes nearby areas | 17 | 50 | 9,630 | 0.3% |
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 Ellettsville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ellettsville 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
- Bloomington67 lead + galv. lines
- Spencerno lead reported
- Martinsville66 lead + galv. lines
- Nashvilleno lead reported
- Bloomfieldno lead reported
- Ooliticno lead reported
- Brooklynno lead reported
- Monrovia56,961 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ellettsville, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Ellettsville Water Works, which serves Ellettsville, reported 14 lead and 19 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,728 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ellettsville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ellettsville in Ellettsville Water Works's service area (PWSID IN5253004). City of Bloomington Utilities also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ellettsville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ellettsville 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 Ellettsville 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 Ellettsville Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.