Indiana · population 16,200
Lead pipes in New Haven, IN
462 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Haven (population 16,200) gets its water from New Haven Water Department. That system reported 462 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,380, with 0 more of unknown material.
7.2% of New Haven Water Department'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 7.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for New Haven Water Department (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.9 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 New Haven Water Department.
Water systems serving New Haven
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Water DepartmentMain system | 462 | 0 | 0 | 7.2% |
| Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration PlantServes nearby areas | 11,299 | 475 | 0 | 11% |
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 New Haven
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on New Haven 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
- Fort Wayne11,774 lead + galv. lines
- Grabillno lead reported
- Leo-Cedarvilleno lead reported
- Huntertown1,049 unknown
- Ossian358 unknown
- Decatur65 lead + galv. lines
- Churubusco42 lead + galv. lines
- Garrett171 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Haven, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. New Haven Water Department, which serves New Haven, reported 462 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Haven?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Haven in New Haven Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5202009). Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Haven home has a lead service line?
Search your address on New Haven 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 New Haven 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 New Haven Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.