Indiana · population 2,270
Lead pipes in Middletown, IN
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Middletown (population 2,270) gets its water from Middletown Water Utility. That system reported 4 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 938, with 924 more of unknown material.
0.4% of Middletown Water Utility'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%
- Unknown 99%
- Non-lead 1.1%
Latest lead test for Middletown Water Utility (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 4.7 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 Middletown Water Utility.
Water systems serving Middletown
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Water UtilityMain system | 4 | 0 | 924 | 0.4% |
| Chesterfield Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 679 | 30 | 252 | 68% |
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 Middletown
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Middletown Water Utility'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
- Dalevilleno lead reported
- Chesterfield709 lead + galv. lines
- Anderson9 lead + galv. lines
- Edgewood894 unknown
- Pendletonno lead reported
- Muncie284 lead + galv. lines
- New Castle315 lead + galv. lines
- Ingallsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Middletown, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Middletown Water Utility, which serves Middletown, reported 4 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 924 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Middletown?
EPA's service area maps place most of Middletown in Middletown Water Utility's service area (PWSID IN5233008). Chesterfield Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Middletown home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Middletown Water Utility'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 Middletown 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 Middletown Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.