Indiana · population 11,481
Lead pipes in Huntertown, IN
1,049 lines still unidentified
Most of Huntertown (population 11,481) gets its water from Huntertown Water Works. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1,049 of 6,002 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Huntertown 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for Huntertown Water Works (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Huntertown Water Works.
Water systems serving Huntertown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntertown Water WorksMain system | 0 | 0 | 1,049 | 0% |
| Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration PlantServes nearby areas | 11,299 | 475 | 0 | 11% |
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 Huntertown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Huntertown 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
- Leo-Cedarvilleno lead reported
- Churubusco42 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Wayne11,774 lead + galv. lines
- Garrett171 lead + galv. lines
- Grabillno lead reported
- Auburn354 lead + galv. lines
- New Haven462 lead + galv. lines
- Waterloono lead reported
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Questions
Does Huntertown, IN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Huntertown Water Works still lists 1,049 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Huntertown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Huntertown in Huntertown Water Works's service area (PWSID IN5202007). Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Huntertown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Huntertown 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 Huntertown 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 Huntertown Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.