Indiana · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Greene County, IN
6 community water systems serving Greene County reported 1 lead and 50 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,429 of unknown material. The most are in Linton Municipal Water Utility.
0.3% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 23%
- Non-lead 77%
Water systems serving Greene County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Municipal Water UtilityLinton | 1 | 44 | 2,387 | 1.5% |
| Switz City Water WorksBloomfield | 0 | 6 | 306 | 1.7% |
| Jasonville Water DepartmentJasonville | 0 | 0 | 388 | 0% |
| Lyons Water UtilityLyons | 0 | 0 | 348 | 0% |
| Eastern Heights UtilitiesBloomfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ellis Water Company, INC.Linton | 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 Greene County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Greene County reported 1 lead and 50 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,429 of unknown material.
Which Greene County water systems have the most lead lines?
Linton Municipal Water Utility (45), Switz City Water Works (6).
How do I check my home in Greene 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.