Indiana · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Laporte County, IN
12 community water systems serving Laporte County reported 546 lead and 172 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 346 of unknown material. The most are in Laporte Water Works.
2.7% 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 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 96%
Water systems serving Laporte County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laporte Water WorksLaporte | 538 | 0 | 0 | 5.8% |
| Kingsford Heights WaterKingsford Heights | 0 | 89 | 0 | 16% |
| Westville Water DepartmentWestville | 3 | 35 | 302 | 5.7% |
| Kingsbury Utility CorporationLaporte | 0 | 36 | 0 | 35% |
| Lacrosse Water DepartmentLacrosse | 3 | 12 | 15 | 6.0% |
| Michigan City Department of Water WorksMichigan City | 2 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Willow Creek CrossingLa Porte | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0% |
| Westville Correctional FacilityWestville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Long Beach Water DepartmentLong Beach | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| South Coast Conservancy DistrictWestville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| New Durham EstatesWestville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wanatah Water UtilityWanatah | 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 Laporte County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Laporte County reported 546 lead and 172 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 346 of unknown material.
Which Laporte County water systems have the most lead lines?
Laporte Water Works (538), Kingsford Heights Water (89), Westville Water Department (38).
How do I check my home in Laporte 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.