Indiana · population 12,881
Lead pipes in Washington, IN
5,176 lines still unidentified
Most of Washington (population 12,881) gets its water from Washington Water Works. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 5,176 of 5,821 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Washington Water Works'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%
- Unknown 89%
- Non-lead 11%
Latest lead test for Washington Water Works (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 13 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 Washington Water Works.
Water systems serving Washington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Water WorksMain system | 0 | 0 | 5,176 | 0% |
| Daviess County Rural WaterAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 4 | 1,944 | 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 Washington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Washington 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
- Vincennes71 lead + galv. lines
- Jasper1 lead + galv. lines
- Linton45 lead + galv. lines
- Bloomfieldno lead reported
- French Lickno lead reported
- Princeton2 lead + galv. lines
- Sullivan7 lead + galv. lines
- Ferdinand5 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Washington, IN have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Washington Water Works still lists 5,176 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Washington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Washington in Washington Water Works's service area (PWSID IN5214007). Daviess County Rural Water also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Washington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.