Indiana · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hamilton County, IN
6 community water systems serving Hamilton County reported 38 lead and 169 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,330 of unknown material. The most are in Indiana American Water - Noblesville.
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) 0.2%
- Unknown 2.9%
- Non-lead 97%
Water systems serving Hamilton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana American Water - NoblesvilleNoblesville | 33 | 166 | 1,435 | 1.1% |
| Arcadia Water DepartmentArcadia | 2 | 3 | 50 | 0.8% |
| Indiana American Water - SheridanSheridan | 3 | 0 | 845 | 0.2% |
| Carmel Water DepartmentCarmel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Citizens Water of Westfield, LLCCarmel | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cicero Water DepartmentCicero | 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 Hamilton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hamilton County reported 38 lead and 169 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,330 of unknown material.
Which Hamilton County water systems have the most lead lines?
Indiana American Water - Noblesville (199), Arcadia Water Department (5), Indiana American Water - Sheridan (3).
How do I check my home in Hamilton 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.