Indiana · population 3,621
Lead pipes in New Palestine, IN
56,961 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of New Palestine (population 3,621) gets its water from Citizens Water - Indianapolis. That system reported 56,766 lead and 195 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 374,679, with 39,935 more of unknown material.
15% of Citizens Water - Indianapolis'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 15%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 74%
Latest lead test for Citizens Water - Indianapolis (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 3.4 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 Citizens Water - Indianapolis.
Water systems serving New Palestine
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Water - IndianapolisMain system | 56,766 | 195 | 39,935 | 15% |
| Ninestar Connect - Gem WaterAlso 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.
Replacement program
Free in scheduled neighborhoods
Citizens Energy Group replaces customer-owned lead lines neighborhood by neighborhood at no extra cost; all customers pay a monthly Lead Service Line Recovery fee (about $4.49 to $6.73 for most homes). Owners who want it sooner can pay only for the private-side work.
- Check Citizens Energy's lead program page for your neighborhood's schedule.
- Sign the agreement when Citizens contacts you.
Checked November 2026. Sources: wfyi.org, blog.citizensenergygroup.com. Programs and funding change, so confirm with the utility. Programs in other cities.
Check your address in New Palestine
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Citizens Water - Indianapolis'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
- Cumberland56,961 lead + galv. lines
- Warren Park56,961 lead + galv. lines
- Beech Grove56,961 lead + galv. lines
- Lawrenceno lead reported
- McCordsville56,961 lead + galv. lines
- Southport56,961 lead + galv. lines
- Fortville674 unknown
- Indianapolis56,961 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does New Palestine, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Citizens Water - Indianapolis, which serves New Palestine, reported 56,766 lead and 195 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 39,935 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to New Palestine?
EPA's service area maps place most of New Palestine in Citizens Water - Indianapolis's service area (PWSID IN5249004). Ninestar Connect - Gem Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my New Palestine home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Citizens Water - Indianapolis'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 Palestine 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 Citizens Water - Indianapolis whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.