Indiana · population 51,020
Lead pipes in Mishawaka, IN
4,811 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mishawaka (population 51,020) gets its water from Mishawaka Utilities. That system reported 3,956 lead and 855 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 19,154, with 4,191 more of unknown material.
25% of Mishawaka Utilities's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 21%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.5%
- Unknown 22%
- Non-lead 53%
Latest lead test for Mishawaka Utilities (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 7.1 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 Mishawaka Utilities.
Water systems serving Mishawaka
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka UtilitiesMain system | 3,956 | 855 | 4,191 | 25% |
| South Bend Water WorksServes nearby areas | 27,001 | 1,037 | 10,572 | 57% |
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 Mishawaka
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mishawaka Utilities'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
- Osceolano lead reported
- South Bend28,038 lead + galv. lines
- Bristol5 lead + galv. lines
- Goshenno lead reported
- La Porte538 lead + galv. lines
- Kingsford Heights89 lead + galv. lines
- Warsaw232 lead + galv. lines
- Culver472 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mishawaka, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Mishawaka Utilities, which serves Mishawaka, reported 3,956 lead and 855 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,191 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mishawaka?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mishawaka in Mishawaka Utilities's service area (PWSID IN5271009). South Bend Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mishawaka home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mishawaka Utilities'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 Mishawaka 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 Mishawaka Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.