Indiana · population 16,192
Lead pipes in Griffith, IN
16 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Griffith (population 16,192) gets its water from Griffith Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,251, with 4,518 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Griffith 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 86%
- Non-lead 14%
Latest lead test for Griffith Water Department (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Griffith Water Department.
Water systems serving Griffith
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffith Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 16 | 4,518 | 0.3% |
| Indiana American Water - NorthwestServes nearby areas | 10,833 | 183 | 36,484 | 12% |
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 Griffith
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Griffith 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
Nearby cities
- Highland149 lead + galv. lines
- Schererville20 lead + galv. lines
- Dyer93 lead + galv. lines
- Gary11,016 lead + galv. lines
- St. Johnno lead reported
- Merrillville11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Hammond23,124 lead + galv. lines
- Hobartno lead reported
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Questions
Does Griffith, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Griffith Water Department, which serves Griffith, reported 0 lead and 16 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,518 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Griffith?
EPA's service area maps place most of Griffith in Griffith Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5245019). Indiana American Water - Northwest also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Griffith home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Griffith 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 Griffith 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 Griffith Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.