Indiana · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Hendricks County, IN
5 community water systems serving Hendricks County reported 0 lead and 275 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,890 of unknown material. The most are in Pittsboro Water Company.
1.0% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 7.2%
- Non-lead 92%
Water systems serving Hendricks County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsboro Water CompanyPittsboro | 0 | 275 | 14 | 16% |
| Brownsburg Water WorksBrownsburg | 0 | 0 | 1,581 | 0% |
| Plainfield Water WorksPlainfield | 0 | 0 | 210 | 0% |
| Plainfield Re-Entry Educational FacilityPlainfield | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0% |
| Danville Water WorksDanville | 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 Hendricks County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Hendricks County reported 0 lead and 275 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,890 of unknown material.
Which Hendricks County water systems have the most lead lines?
Pittsboro Water Company (275).
How do I check my home in Hendricks 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.