Indiana · population 22,444
Lead pipes in La Porte, IN
538 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of La Porte (population 22,444) gets its water from Laporte Water Works. That system reported 538 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 9,258, with 0 more of unknown material.
5.8% of Laporte Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Laporte Water Works (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.9 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 Laporte Water Works.
Water systems serving La Porte
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte Water WorksMain system | 538 | 0 | 0 | 5.8% |
| Willow Creek CrossingAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
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 La Porte
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Laporte 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
- Kingsford Heights89 lead + galv. lines
- Trail Creek2 lead + galv. lines
- Michigan2 lead + galv. lines
- Westvilleno lead reported
- Long Beachno lead reported
- Chesterton11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Porter11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Valparaiso523 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does La Porte, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Laporte Water Works, which serves La Porte, reported 538 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to La Porte?
EPA's service area maps place most of La Porte in Laporte Water Works's service area (PWSID IN5246017). Willow Creek Crossing also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my La Porte home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Laporte 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 La Porte 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 Laporte Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.