Indiana · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Elkhart County, IN
10 community water systems serving Elkhart County reported 19,749 lead and 1,702 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,864 of unknown material. The most are in Elkhart Public Works and Utilities.
40% 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 37%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.2%
- Unknown 5.4%
- Non-lead 54%
Water systems serving Elkhart County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart Public Works and UtilitiesElkhart | 19,747 | 1,338 | 1,293 | 62% |
| Nappanee Water UtilityNappanee | 0 | 325 | 483 | 13% |
| Wakarusa Water WorksWakarusa | 0 | 32 | 492 | 3.8% |
| Bristol Water DepartmentBristol | 0 | 5 | 278 | 0.7% |
| Millersburg Water CompanyMillersburg | 0 | 2 | 317 | 0.5% |
| Umh in Broadmore, LLC Aka Broadmore EstaGoshen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.5% |
| Goshen Water UtilityGoshen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Middlebury Water DepartmentMiddlebury | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Timberbrook Mobile Home ParkBristol | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cobus Green Mobile Home ParkOsceola | 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 Elkhart County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Elkhart County reported 19,749 lead and 1,702 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,864 of unknown material.
Which Elkhart County water systems have the most lead lines?
Elkhart Public Works and Utilities (21,085), Nappanee Water Utility (325), Wakarusa Water Works (32).
How do I check my home in Elkhart 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.