Indiana · population 71,757
Lead pipes in Lafayette, IN
2,625 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lafayette (population 71,757) gets its water from Lafayette Water Works. That system reported 2,614 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 30,838, with 67 more of unknown material.
8.5% of Lafayette Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.5%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Lafayette Water Works (Jan 2026–Dec 2028): 0.5 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 Lafayette Water Works.
Water systems serving Lafayette
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Water WorksMain system | 2,614 | 11 | 67 | 8.5% |
| Indiana American Water - West LafayetteServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Lafayette
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lafayette 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
- West Lafayetteno lead reported
- Daytonno lead reported
- Shadeland2,625 lead + galv. lines
- Battle Ground405 unknown
- Attica785 lead + galv. lines
- Williamsport6 lead + galv. lines
- Crawfordsville225 lead + galv. lines
- Veedersburg14 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lafayette, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Lafayette Water Works, which serves Lafayette, reported 2,614 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 67 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lafayette?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lafayette in Lafayette Water Works's service area (PWSID IN5279013). Indiana American Water - West Lafayette also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lafayette home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.