Indiana · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Lagrange County, IN
4 community water systems serving Lagrange County reported 17 lead and 309 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 488 of unknown material. The most are in Lagrange Department of Water Works.
12% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 11%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 70%
Water systems serving Lagrange County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagrange Department of Water WorksLagrange | 0 | 269 | 3 | 23% |
| Wolcottville Water WorksWolcottville | 17 | 38 | 214 | 14% |
| Shipshewana Water WorksShipshewana | 0 | 2 | 271 | 0.3% |
| Topeka Water DepartmentTopeka | 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 Lagrange County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Lagrange County reported 17 lead and 309 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 488 of unknown material.
Which Lagrange County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lagrange Department of Water Works (269), Wolcottville Water Works (55), Shipshewana Water Works (2).
How do I check my home in Lagrange 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.