Indiana · population 60,093
Lead pipes in Kokomo, IN
172 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Kokomo (population 60,093) gets its water from Indiana American Water - Kokomo. That system reported 95 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 24,605, with 12,448 more of unknown material.
0.7% of Indiana American Water - Kokomo'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 0.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 51%
- Non-lead 49%
Latest lead test for Indiana American Water - Kokomo (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2 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 Indiana American Water - Kokomo.
Water systems serving Kokomo
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana American Water - KokomoMain system | 95 | 77 | 12,448 | 0.7% |
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 Kokomo
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Indiana American Water - Kokomo'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
- Russiaville1 lead + galv. lines
- Tipton278 lead + galv. lines
- Elwood3 unknown
- Sweetser3,094 lead + galv. lines
- Peru272 lead + galv. lines
- Sheridan3 lead + galv. lines
- Logansport992 lead + galv. lines
- Jonesboro179 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Kokomo, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Indiana American Water - Kokomo, which serves Kokomo, reported 95 lead and 77 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,448 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Kokomo?
EPA's service area maps place most of Kokomo in Indiana American Water - Kokomo's service area (PWSID IN5234007).
How do I check whether my Kokomo home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Indiana American Water - Kokomo'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 Kokomo 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 Indiana American Water - Kokomo whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.