Indiana · population 1,323
Lead pipes in Kingsford Heights, IN
89 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kingsford Heights (population 1,323) gets its water from Kingsford Heights Water. That system reported 0 lead and 89 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 571, with 0 more of unknown material.
16% of Kingsford Heights Water's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 16%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 84%
Latest lead test for Kingsford Heights Water (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.5 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Kingsford Heights Water.
Water systems serving Kingsford Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford Heights WaterMain system | 0 | 89 | 0 | 16% |
| Kingsbury Utility CorporationServes nearby areas | 0 | 36 | 0 | 35% |
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 Kingsford Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Kingsford Heights Water'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
- La Porte538 lead + galv. lines
- Westvilleno lead reported
- Trail Creek2 lead + galv. lines
- Michigan2 lead + galv. lines
- Valparaiso523 lead + galv. lines
- Long Beachno lead reported
- Chesterton11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Porter11,016 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kingsford Heights, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Kingsford Heights Water, which serves Kingsford Heights, reported 0 lead and 89 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kingsford Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kingsford Heights in Kingsford Heights Water's service area (PWSID IN5246014). Kingsbury Utility Corporation also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Kingsford Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Kingsford Heights Water'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 Kingsford Heights 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 Kingsford Heights Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.