Indiana · population 29,780
Lead pipes in Schererville, IN
20 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Schererville (population 29,780) gets its water from Schererville Water Department. That system reported 6 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,546, with 12,526 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Schererville 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 100%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Schererville Water Department (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1 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 Schererville Water Department.
Water systems serving Schererville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schererville Water DepartmentMain system | 6 | 14 | 12,526 | 0.2% |
| St. John Municipal Water UtilityServes 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 Schererville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Schererville 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
- Griffith16 lead + galv. lines
- St. Johnno lead reported
- Dyer93 lead + galv. lines
- Highland149 lead + galv. lines
- Merrillville11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Crown Point199 lead + galv. lines
- Cedar Lake7 lead + galv. lines
- Gary11,016 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Schererville, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Schererville Water Department, which serves Schererville, reported 6 lead and 14 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 12,526 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Schererville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Schererville in Schererville Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5245041). St. John Municipal Water Utility also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Schererville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Schererville 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 Schererville 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 Schererville Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.