Indiana · population 6,663
Lead pipes in Garrett, IN
171 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Garrett (population 6,663) gets its water from Garrett Water Utility. That system reported 114 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,585, with 1,127 more of unknown material.
6.6% of Garrett Water Utility's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.2%
- Unknown 44%
- Non-lead 50%
Latest lead test for Garrett Water Utility (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Garrett Water Utility.
Water systems serving Garrett
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Water UtilityMain system | 114 | 57 | 1,127 | 6.6% |
| Auburn Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 354 | 0 | 0 | 6.3% |
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 Garrett
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Garrett 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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Auburn354 lead + galv. lines
- Waterloono lead reported
- Huntertown1,049 unknown
- Leo-Cedarvilleno lead reported
- Grabillno lead reported
- Churubusco42 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Wayne11,774 lead + galv. lines
- New Haven462 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Garrett, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Garrett Water Utility, which serves Garrett, reported 114 lead and 57 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,127 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Garrett?
EPA's service area maps place most of Garrett in Garrett Water Utility's service area (PWSID IN5217004). Auburn Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Garrett home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Garrett 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 Garrett 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 Garrett Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.