Indiana · population 23,497
Lead pipes in Highland, IN
149 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Highland (population 23,497) gets its water from Highland Water Works. That system reported 1 lead and 148 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,679, with 7,787 more of unknown material.
1.5% of Highland Water Works'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) 1.5%
- Unknown 80%
- Non-lead 18%
Latest lead test for Highland Water Works (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.4 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 Highland Water Works.
Water systems serving Highland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Water WorksMain system | 1 | 148 | 7,787 | 1.5% |
| Griffith Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 0 | 16 | 4,518 | 0.3% |
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 Highland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Highland Water Works'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
- Griffith16 lead + galv. lines
- Dyer93 lead + galv. lines
- Schererville20 lead + galv. lines
- Hammond23,124 lead + galv. lines
- Gary11,016 lead + galv. lines
- East Chicago3,889 lead + galv. lines
- St. Johnno lead reported
- Merrillville11,016 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Highland, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Highland Water Works, which serves Highland, reported 1 lead and 148 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,787 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Highland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Highland in Highland Water Works's service area (PWSID IN5245021). Griffith Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Highland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Highland Water Works'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 Highland 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 Highland Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.