Indiana · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Gibson County, IN
9 community water systems serving Gibson County reported 18 lead and 340 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,010 of unknown material. The most are in Francisco Water Department.
3.1% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.9%
- Unknown 60%
- Non-lead 37%
Water systems serving Gibson County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Water DepartmentFrancisco | 2 | 137 | 7 | 35% |
| Fort Branch Water DepartmentFort Branch | 0 | 79 | 1,107 | 5.3% |
| Haubstadt Water DepartmentHaubstadt | 2 | 50 | 569 | 5.1% |
| Oakland City Water DepartmentOakland City | 3 | 32 | 1,127 | 3.0% |
| Patoka Water & ElectricPatoka | 10 | 19 | 0 | 7.9% |
| Hazleton Water DepartmentHazleton | 0 | 22 | 94 | 17% |
| Princeton Water DepartmentPrinceton | 1 | 1 | 4,106 | <0.1% |
| Gibson Water AuthorityHaubstadt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Owensville Water WorksOwensville | 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 Gibson County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Gibson County reported 18 lead and 340 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7,010 of unknown material.
Which Gibson County water systems have the most lead lines?
Francisco Water Department (139), Fort Branch Water Department (79), Haubstadt Water Department (52).
How do I check my home in Gibson 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.