Indiana · population 10,275
Lead pipes in Wabash, IN
268 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Wabash (population 10,275) gets its water from Indiana American Water - Wabash. That system reported 40 lead and 228 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,997, with 3,794 more of unknown material.
5.4% of Indiana American Water - Wabash's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.6%
- Unknown 76%
- Non-lead 19%
Latest lead test for Indiana American Water - Wabash (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 38 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 Indiana American Water - Wabash.
Water systems serving Wabash
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana American Water - WabashMain system | 40 | 228 | 3,794 | 5.4% |
| Rhoades MHP, LLCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 32 | 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 Wabash
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Indiana American Water - Wabash'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
- Andrews419 unknown
- Peru272 lead + galv. lines
- Sweetser3,094 lead + galv. lines
- Huntington198 lead + galv. lines
- Jonesboro179 lead + galv. lines
- Gas3 lead + galv. lines
- Logansport992 lead + galv. lines
- Kokomo172 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Wabash, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. Indiana American Water - Wabash, which serves Wabash, reported 40 lead and 228 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,794 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Wabash?
EPA's service area maps place most of Wabash in Indiana American Water - Wabash's service area (PWSID IN5285003). Rhoades MHP, LLC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Wabash home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Indiana American Water - Wabash'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 Wabash 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 Indiana American Water - Wabash whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.