Indiana · population 115,395
Lead pipes in Evansville, IN
51 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Evansville (population 115,395) gets its water from Evansville Water Utility. That system reported 1 lead and 50 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 73,309, with 67,204 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Evansville Water Utility'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 92%
- Non-lead 8.3%
Latest lead test for Evansville Water Utility (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1 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 Evansville Water Utility.
Water systems serving Evansville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville Water UtilityMain system | 1 | 50 | 67,204 | <0.1% |
| German Township Water District INC.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 5,121 | 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 Evansville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Evansville Water Utility'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.
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Questions
Does Evansville, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Evansville Water Utility, which serves Evansville, reported 1 lead and 50 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 67,204 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Evansville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Evansville in Evansville Water Utility's service area (PWSID IN5282002). German Township Water District INC. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Evansville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Evansville Water Utility'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 Evansville 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 Evansville Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.