Indiana · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Martin County, IN
5 community water systems serving Martin County reported 2 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,641 of unknown material. The most are in Shoals Water Company.
0.8% 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) 0.8%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 54%
Water systems serving Martin County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoals Water CompanyShoals | 0 | 27 | 248 | 6.6% |
| Loogootee Water WorksLoogootee | 2 | 2 | 1,280 | 0.3% |
| Crane Water WorksCrane | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0% |
| Naval Weapons Station, CraneCrane | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| East Fork WaterShoals | 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 Martin County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Martin County reported 2 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,641 of unknown material.
Which Martin County water systems have the most lead lines?
Shoals Water Company (27), Loogootee Water Works (4).
How do I check my home in Martin 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.