Indiana · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Allen County, IN
10 community water systems serving Allen County reported 11,761 lead and 475 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,515 of unknown material. The most are in Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant.
9.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 9.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 1.2%
- Non-lead 89%
Water systems serving Allen County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration PlantFort Wayne | 11,299 | 475 | 0 | 11% |
| New Haven Water DepartmentNew Haven | 462 | 0 | 0 | 7.2% |
| Huntertown Water WorksHuntertown | 0 | 0 | 1,049 | 0% |
| Country Court EstatesFort Wayne | 0 | 0 | 255 | 0% |
| Sunnymede Community Association WaterFort Wayne | 0 | 0 | 211 | 0% |
| Pioneer Water L.L.C.Leo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Maysville Region. Water & Sewer DistrictHarlan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Woodburn Water WorksWoodburn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Monroeville Water WorksMonroeville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Grabill Water WorksGrabill | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Allen County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Allen County reported 11,761 lead and 475 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,515 of unknown material.
Which Allen County water systems have the most lead lines?
Fort Wayne - 3 Rivers Filtration Plant (11,774), New Haven Water Department (462).
How do I check my home in Allen 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.