Indiana · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Jay County, IN
4 community water systems serving Jay County reported 243 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 414 of unknown material. The most are in Portland Municipal Water Plant.
5.6% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 5.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 8.5%
- Non-lead 86%
Water systems serving Jay County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Municipal Water PlantPortland | 243 | 11 | 305 | 8.9% |
| Pennville Water CompanyPennville | 0 | 19 | 62 | 6.3% |
| Redkey Water PlantRedkey | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0% |
| Dunkirk Water DepartmentDunkirk | 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 Jay County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Jay County reported 243 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 414 of unknown material.
Which Jay County water systems have the most lead lines?
Portland Municipal Water Plant (254), Pennville Water Company (19).
How do I check my home in Jay 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.