Indiana · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Fountain County, IN
5 community water systems serving Fountain County reported 3 lead and 824 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 728 of unknown material. The most are in Attica Water Utility.
20% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 20%
- Unknown 17%
- Non-lead 63%
Water systems serving Fountain County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attica Water UtilityAttica | 0 | 785 | 0 | 55% |
| Kingman Water WorksKingman | 3 | 25 | 0 | 11% |
| Veedersburg Municipal Water SupplyVeedersburg | 0 | 14 | 555 | 1.4% |
| Hillsboro Water UtilityHillsboro | 0 | 0 | 173 | 0% |
| Covington Water DepartmentCovington | 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 Fountain County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Fountain County reported 3 lead and 824 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 728 of unknown material.
Which Fountain County water systems have the most lead lines?
Attica Water Utility (785), Kingman Water Works (28), Veedersburg Municipal Water Supply (14).
How do I check my home in Fountain 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.