Indiana · population 1,075
Lead pipes in Redkey, IN
47 lines still unidentified
Most of Redkey (population 1,075) gets its water from Redkey Water Plant. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 47 of 553 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Redkey Water Plant'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 8.5%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Redkey Water Plant (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.3 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 Redkey Water Plant.
Water systems serving Redkey
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redkey Water PlantMain system | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0% |
| Dunkirk Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 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.
Check your address in Redkey
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Redkey Water Plant'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
- Dunkirkno lead reported
- Eaton26 lead + galv. lines
- Parkerno lead reported
- Winchester20 lead + galv. lines
- Muncie284 lead + galv. lines
- Upland15 lead + galv. lines
- Gas3 lead + galv. lines
- Summitville2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Redkey, IN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Redkey Water Plant still lists 47 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Redkey?
EPA's service area maps place most of Redkey in Redkey Water Plant's service area (PWSID IN5238008). Dunkirk Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Redkey home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Redkey Water Plant'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 Redkey 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 Redkey Water Plant whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.