Indiana · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Knox County, IN
9 community water systems serving Knox County reported 1 lead and 226 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,027 of unknown material. The most are in Knox County Water, INC..
1.7% 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) 1.7%
- Unknown 68%
- Non-lead 30%
Water systems serving Knox County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County Water, INC.Vincennes | 0 | 107 | 117 | 7.5% |
| Vincennes Water DepartmentVincennes | 0 | 71 | 6,584 | 0.8% |
| Bruceville Water UtilityBruceville | 1 | 25 | 232 | 9.6% |
| Decker Water WorksDecker | 0 | 12 | 73 | 13% |
| Sandborn Water DepartmentSandborn | 0 | 11 | 62 | 5.5% |
| Bicknell Municipal UtilitiesBicknell | 0 | 0 | 1,616 | 0% |
| Oaktown Water WorksOaktown | 0 | 0 | 231 | 0% |
| Edwardsport Water UtilityEdwardsport | 0 | 0 | 99 | 0% |
| Freelandville Water AssociationFreelandville | 0 | 0 | 13 | 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 Knox County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Knox County reported 1 lead and 226 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 9,027 of unknown material.
Which Knox County water systems have the most lead lines?
Knox County Water, INC. (107), Vincennes Water Department (71), Bruceville Water Utility (26).
How do I check my home in Knox 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.