Indiana · population 17,033
Lead pipes in Huntington, IN
198 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Huntington (population 17,033) gets its water from Huntington Water Department. That system reported 61 lead and 137 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,176, with 2,323 more of unknown material.
2.8% of Huntington Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.9%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 65%
Latest lead test for Huntington Water Department (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 6.9 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 Huntington Water Department.
Water systems serving Huntington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Water DepartmentMain system | 61 | 137 | 2,323 | 2.8% |
| Valley View EstatesAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 13 | 2 | 13% |
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 Huntington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Huntington 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
- Andrews419 unknown
- Ossian358 unknown
- Wabash268 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Wayne11,774 lead + galv. lines
- Sweetser3,094 lead + galv. lines
- Churubusco42 lead + galv. lines
- Gas3 lead + galv. lines
- Winona Lake232 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Huntington, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Huntington Water Department, which serves Huntington, reported 61 lead and 137 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,323 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Huntington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Huntington in Huntington Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5235005). Valley View Estates also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Huntington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Huntington 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 Huntington 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 Huntington Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.