Indiana · population 5,285
Lead pipes in Tipton, IN
278 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Tipton (population 5,285) gets its water from Tipton Utility Service B. That system reported 0 lead and 278 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,506, with 1,085 more of unknown material.
11% of Tipton Utility Service B's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 46%
Latest lead test for Tipton Utility Service B (Jan 2021–Dec 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 for Tipton Utility Service B.
Water systems serving Tipton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Utility Service BMain system | 0 | 278 | 1,085 | 11% |
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 Tipton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Tipton Utility Service B'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
- Elwood3 unknown
- Sheridan3 lead + galv. lines
- Kokomo172 lead + galv. lines
- Russiaville1 lead + galv. lines
- Noblesville199 lead + galv. lines
- Westfieldno lead reported
- Edgewood894 unknown
- Summitville2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Tipton, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Tipton Utility Service B, which serves Tipton, reported 0 lead and 278 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,085 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tipton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tipton in Tipton Utility Service B's service area (PWSID IN5280004).
How do I check whether my Tipton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Tipton Utility Service B'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 Tipton 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 Tipton Utility Service B whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.