Indiana · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Benton County, IN
5 community water systems serving Benton County reported 295 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 139 of unknown material. The most are in Oxford Water Utility.
12% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 12%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 5.6%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Benton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Water UtilityOxford | 294 | 0 | 89 | 53% |
| Earl Park Municipal Water UtilityEarl Park | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4.5% |
| Otterbein Water DepartmentOtterbein | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0.2% |
| Ambia Water DepartmentAmbia | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0% |
| Fowler Water WorksFowler | 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 Benton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Benton County reported 295 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 139 of unknown material.
Which Benton County water systems have the most lead lines?
Oxford Water Utility (294), Earl Park Municipal Water Utility (8), Otterbein Water Department (1).
How do I check my home in Benton 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.