Indiana · population 3,827
Lead pipes in Hanover, IN
No lead lines reported
Most of Hanover (population 3,827) gets its water from Kent Water Company, which reported 3,094 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Kent Water Company'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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Kent Water Company (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.9 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 Kent Water Company.
Water systems serving Hanover
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Water CompanyMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hanover Water DepartmentAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hanover CollegeAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Hanover
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kent Water Company'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
- Madison65 lead + galv. lines
- Austin8 lead + galv. lines
- Crothersville4 lead + galv. lines
- Charlestown1 lead + galv. lines
- North Vernon33 lead + galv. lines
- Sellersburg120 lead + galv. lines
- Utica1 lead + galv. lines
- Seymourno lead reported
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Questions
Does Hanover, IN have lead pipes?
Kent Water Company, which serves Hanover, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Hanover?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hanover in Kent Water Company's service area (PWSID IN5239004). Hanover Water Department, Hanover College also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hanover home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kent Water Company'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 Hanover 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 Kent Water Company whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.