Lead Pipe Map

Indiana · population 1,506

Lead pipes in Jonesboro, IN

179 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Jonesboro (population 1,506) gets its water from Jonesboro Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 179 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 801, with 618 more of unknown material.

22% of Jonesboro Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
179Galvanized, replace
618Unknown material
4Non-lead

Latest lead test for Jonesboro Water Department (2025): 5.6 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015, 1 still open for Jonesboro Water Department.

Water systems serving Jonesboro

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Jonesboro Water DepartmentMain system017961822%
Gas City Water DepartmentServes nearby areas035800.1%

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 Jonesboro

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Jonesboro Water Department's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapJonesboro Water Department details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Jonesboro, IN have lead pipes?

Yes. Jonesboro Water Department, which serves Jonesboro, reported 0 lead and 179 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 618 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Jonesboro?

EPA's service area maps place most of Jonesboro in Jonesboro Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5227010). Gas City Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Jonesboro home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.