Indiana · population 11,003
Lead pipes in Peru, IN
272 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Peru (population 11,003) gets its water from Peru Water Department. That system reported 216 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,733, with 3,881 more of unknown material.
5.7% of Peru Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.2%
- Unknown 82%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for Peru Water Department (2023): 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, 1 still open for Peru Water Department.
Water systems serving Peru
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru Water DepartmentMain system | 216 | 56 | 3,881 | 5.7% |
| Peru Utilities/GrissomAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 772 | 0% |
| Cedar Creek Mobile Home ParkAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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.
Check your address in Peru
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Peru 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
- Wabash268 lead + galv. lines
- Logansport992 lead + galv. lines
- Kokomo172 lead + galv. lines
- Sweetser3,094 lead + galv. lines
- Andrews419 unknown
- Russiaville1 lead + galv. lines
- Jonesboro179 lead + galv. lines
- Huntington198 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Peru, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Peru Water Department, which serves Peru, reported 216 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,881 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Peru?
EPA's service area maps place most of Peru in Peru Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5252016). Peru Utilities/Grissom, Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Peru home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Peru 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 Peru 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 Peru Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.