Indiana · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Adams County, IN
5 community water systems serving Adams County reported 153 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,699 of unknown material. The most are in Berne Water Department.
2.4% of these systems' 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 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 36%
- Non-lead 62%
Water systems serving Adams County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berne Water DepartmentBerne | 88 | 0 | 0 | 5.0% |
| Decatur Water DepartmentDecatur | 65 | 0 | 2,580 | 1.4% |
| Geneva Water DepartmentGeneva | 0 | 23 | 0 | 3.9% |
| Monroe Water DepartmentMonroe | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0% |
| Riverbend EstatesDecatur | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Adams County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Adams County reported 153 lead and 23 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,699 of unknown material.
Which Adams County water systems have the most lead lines?
Berne Water Department (88), Decatur Water Department (65), Geneva Water Department (23).
How do I check my home in Adams County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.