Indiana · 10 community water systems
Lead pipes in Madison County, IN
10 community water systems serving Madison County reported 721 lead and 565 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,727 of unknown material. The most are in Chesterfield Water Department.
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 1.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 7.0%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Madison County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Water DepartmentChesterfield | 679 | 30 | 252 | 68% |
| Lapel Municipal Water CompanyLapel | 2 | 290 | 101 | 30% |
| Pendleton Water CompanyPendleton | 15 | 144 | 742 | 7.0% |
| Frankton Water WorksFrankton | 17 | 98 | 394 | 14% |
| Anderson Water DepartmentAnderson | 8 | 1 | 21 | <0.1% |
| Indiana American Water - SummitvilleSummitville | 0 | 2 | 320 | 0.5% |
| Edgewood Water DepartmentAnderson | 0 | 0 | 894 | 0% |
| Elwood Water & SewageElwood | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Ingalls Water CompanyIngalls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Alexandria Water DepartmentAlexandria | 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 Madison County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Madison County reported 721 lead and 565 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,727 of unknown material.
Which Madison County water systems have the most lead lines?
Chesterfield Water Department (709), Lapel Municipal Water Company (292), Pendleton Water Company (159).
How do I check my home in Madison 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.