Indiana · population 65,320
Lead pipes in Muncie, IN
284 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Muncie (population 65,320) gets its water from Indiana American Water - Muncie. That system reported 166 lead and 118 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 30,775, with 19,807 more of unknown material.
0.9% of Indiana American Water - Muncie'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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 64%
- Non-lead 35%
Latest lead test for Indiana American Water - Muncie (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2 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 Indiana American Water - Muncie.
Water systems serving Muncie
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana American Water - MuncieMain system | 166 | 118 | 19,807 | 0.9% |
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 Muncie
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Indiana American Water - Muncie'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
- Eaton26 lead + galv. lines
- Parkerno lead reported
- Dalevilleno lead reported
- Chesterfield709 lead + galv. lines
- Middletown4 lead + galv. lines
- Dunkirkno lead reported
- Summitville2 lead + galv. lines
- Redkey47 unknown
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Questions
Does Muncie, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Indiana American Water - Muncie, which serves Muncie, reported 166 lead and 118 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,807 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Muncie?
EPA's service area maps place most of Muncie in Indiana American Water - Muncie's service area (PWSID IN5218012).
How do I check whether my Muncie home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Indiana American Water - Muncie'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 Muncie 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 Indiana American Water - Muncie whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.