Indiana · population 2,153
Lead pipes in West Terre Haute, IN
31 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of West Terre Haute (population 2,153) gets its water from West Terre Haute Water. That system reported 1 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,648, with 1,099 more of unknown material.
1.9% of West Terre Haute Water'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.8%
- Unknown 67%
- Non-lead 31%
Latest lead test for West Terre Haute Water (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 8 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 West Terre Haute Water.
Water systems serving West Terre Haute
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Terre Haute WaterMain system | 1 | 30 | 1,099 | 1.9% |
| Indiana American Water - Terre HauteServes nearby areas | 1,198 | 118 | 21,275 | 4.5% |
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 West Terre Haute
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Terre Haute Water'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
- Terre Haute1,316 lead + galv. lines
- Seelyville6 lead + galv. lines
- Clinton67 lead + galv. lines
- Farmersburg427 unknown
- Fairview Park67 lead + galv. lines
- Shelburnno lead reported
- Rockville112 lead + galv. lines
- Jasonville388 unknown
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Questions
Does West Terre Haute, IN have lead pipes?
Yes. West Terre Haute Water, which serves West Terre Haute, reported 1 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,099 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to West Terre Haute?
EPA's service area maps place most of West Terre Haute in West Terre Haute Water's service area (PWSID IN5284015). Indiana American Water - Terre Haute also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West Terre Haute home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Terre Haute Water'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 West Terre Haute 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 West Terre Haute Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.