Indiana · population 6,091
Lead pipes in Gas, IN
3 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Gas (population 6,091) gets its water from Gas City Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,664, with 580 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Gas City Water Department'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 78%
Latest lead test for Gas City Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.3 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 Gas City Water Department.
Water systems serving Gas
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gas City Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 3 | 580 | 0.1% |
| Jonesboro Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 179 | 618 | 22% |
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 Gas
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Gas City Water Department'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
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Questions
Does Gas, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Gas City Water Department, which serves Gas, reported 0 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 580 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Gas?
EPA's service area maps place most of Gas in Gas City Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5227006). Jonesboro Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Gas home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Gas City Water Department'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 Gas 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 Gas City Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.