Indiana · population 8,481
Lead pipes in Princeton, IN
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Princeton (population 8,481) gets its water from Princeton Water Department. That system reported 1 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,289, with 4,106 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Princeton Water Department'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 96%
- Non-lead 4.2%
Latest lead test for Princeton Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2 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 Princeton Water Department.
Water systems serving Princeton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Water DepartmentMain system | 1 | 1 | 4,106 | <0.1% |
| Patoka Water & ElectricServes nearby areas | 10 | 19 | 0 | 7.9% |
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 Princeton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Princeton 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 Branch79 lead + galv. lines
- Haubstadt52 lead + galv. lines
- Darmstadt5,121 unknown
- Vincennes71 lead + galv. lines
- Chandler6 lead + galv. lines
- Evansville51 lead + galv. lines
- Boonville3,018 unknown
- Newburgh5,196 unknown
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Questions
Does Princeton, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Princeton Water Department, which serves Princeton, reported 1 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,106 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Princeton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Princeton in Princeton Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5226008). Patoka Water & Electric also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Princeton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Princeton 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 Princeton 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 Princeton Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.