Indiana · population 16,506
Lead pipes in Vincennes, IN
71 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Vincennes (population 16,506) gets its water from Vincennes Water Department. That system reported 0 lead and 71 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 8,450, with 6,584 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Vincennes 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 78%
- Non-lead 21%
Latest lead test for Vincennes Water Department (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 4 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 Vincennes Water Department.
Water systems serving Vincennes
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vincennes Water DepartmentMain system | 0 | 71 | 6,584 | 0.8% |
| Knox County Water, INC.Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 107 | 117 | 7.5% |
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 Vincennes
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Vincennes 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
- Washington5,176 unknown
- Princeton2 lead + galv. lines
- Sullivan7 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Branch79 lead + galv. lines
- Linton45 lead + galv. lines
- Haubstadt52 lead + galv. lines
- Shelburnno lead reported
- Jasper1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Vincennes, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Vincennes Water Department, which serves Vincennes, reported 0 lead and 71 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,584 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Vincennes?
EPA's service area maps place most of Vincennes in Vincennes Water Department's service area (PWSID IN5242014). Knox County Water, INC. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Vincennes home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Vincennes 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 Vincennes 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 Vincennes Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.