Indiana · population 35,065
Lead pipes in Valparaiso, IN
523 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Valparaiso (population 35,065) gets its water from Valparaiso Department of Water Works. That system reported 499 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 13,698, with 1,259 more of unknown material.
3.8% of Valparaiso Department of Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 9.2%
- Non-lead 87%
Latest lead test for Valparaiso Department of Water Works (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 3.7 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 Valparaiso Department of Water Works.
Water systems serving Valparaiso
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso Department of Water WorksMain system | 499 | 24 | 1,259 | 3.8% |
| Liberty Farms Mobile Home Park - #1Also serves parts of the city | 2 | 0 | 222 | 0.9% |
| L-A-C UtilitiesAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Valparaiso
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Valparaiso Department of Water Works'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
- Chesterton11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Westvilleno lead reported
- Portage11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Porter11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Burns Harbor11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Hobartno lead reported
- Winfield11,016 lead + galv. lines
- Lake Station11,016 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Valparaiso, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Valparaiso Department of Water Works, which serves Valparaiso, reported 499 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,259 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Valparaiso?
EPA's service area maps place most of Valparaiso in Valparaiso Department of Water Works's service area (PWSID IN5264029). Liberty Farms Mobile Home Park - #1, L-A-C Utilities also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Valparaiso home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Valparaiso Department of Water Works'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 Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso Department of Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.