Indiana · population 12,108
Lead pipes in Madison, IN
65 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Madison (population 12,108) gets its water from Madison Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 65 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,096, with 2,468 more of unknown material.
1.1% of Madison Water Department'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.1%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 58%
Latest lead test for Madison Water Department (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.8 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 Madison Water Department.
Water systems serving Madison
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 65 | 2,468 | 1.1% |
| Kent Water CompanyAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Rykers Ridge Water CompanyAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Madison State HospitalAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Madison
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Madison Water Department'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
- Hanoverno lead reported
- North Vernon33 lead + galv. lines
- Austin8 lead + galv. lines
- Crothersville4 lead + galv. lines
- Charlestown1 lead + galv. lines
- Milanno lead reported
- Seymourno lead reported
- Sellersburg120 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Madison, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Madison Water Department, which serves Madison, reported 0 lead and 65 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,468 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Madison?
EPA's service area maps place most of Madison in Madison Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5239006). Kent Water Company, Rykers Ridge Water Company, Madison State Hospital also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Madison home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.