Indiana · population 1,254
Lead pipes in Utica, IN
1 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Utica (population 1,254) gets its water from Watson Rural Water Company. That system reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 7,772, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Watson Rural Water Company'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) <0.1%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Watson Rural Water Company (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 5 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 Watson Rural Water Company.
Water systems serving Utica
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watson Rural Water CompanyMain system | 0 | 1 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Utica
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Watson Rural Water Company'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
- Jeffersonville1 lead + galv. lines
- Clarksville120 lead + galv. lines
- Charlestown1 lead + galv. lines
- Sellersburg120 lead + galv. lines
- New Albany120 lead + galv. lines
- Georgetown747 unknown
- Greenvilleno lead reported
- New Pekin403 unknown
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Questions
Does Utica, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Watson Rural Water Company, which serves Utica, reported 0 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Utica?
EPA's service area maps place most of Utica in Watson Rural Water Company's service area (PWSID IN5210016).
How do I check whether my Utica home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Watson Rural Water Company'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 Utica 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 Watson Rural Water Company whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.