Indiana · population 26,158
Lead pipes in Franklin, IN
445 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Franklin (population 26,158) gets its water from Indiana American Water - Johnson County. That system reported 7 lead and 438 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 35,583, with 13,514 more of unknown material.
1.3% of Indiana American Water - Johnson County'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) 1.2%
- Unknown 38%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Indiana American Water - Johnson County (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2 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 Indiana American Water - Johnson County.
Water systems serving Franklin
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana American Water - Johnson CountyMain system | 7 | 438 | 13,514 | 1.3% |
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 Franklin
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Indiana American Water - Johnson County'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
- Whiteland445 lead + galv. lines
- New Whitelandno lead reported
- Greenwood445 lead + galv. lines
- Bargersvilleno lead reported
- Prince's Lakesno lead reported
- Edinburghno lead reported
- Southport56,961 lead + galv. lines
- Shelbyville80 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Franklin, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Indiana American Water - Johnson County, which serves Franklin, reported 7 lead and 438 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 13,514 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Franklin?
EPA's service area maps place most of Franklin in Indiana American Water - Johnson County's service area (PWSID IN5241005).
How do I check whether my Franklin home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Indiana American Water - Johnson County'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 Franklin 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 Indiana American Water - Johnson County whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.