Indiana · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Henry County, IN
6 community water systems serving Henry County reported 6 lead and 346 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,817 of unknown material. The most are in New Castle Utilities.
3.3% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.2%
- Unknown 82%
- Non-lead 15%
Water systems serving Henry County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle UtilitiesNew Castle | 0 | 315 | 6,843 | 3.9% |
| Mount Summit Water UtilityMount Summit | 0 | 20 | 80 | 11% |
| Spiceland Municipal Water UtilitySpiceland | 2 | 11 | 0 | 3.1% |
| Middletown Water UtilityMiddletown | 4 | 0 | 924 | 0.4% |
| Knightstown Water UtilityKnightstown | 0 | 0 | 940 | 0% |
| New Castle Correctional FacilityNew Castle | 0 | 0 | 30 | 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 Henry County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Henry County reported 6 lead and 346 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,817 of unknown material.
Which Henry County water systems have the most lead lines?
New Castle Utilities (315), Mount Summit Water Utility (20), Spiceland Municipal Water Utility (13).
How do I check my home in Henry 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.