Indiana · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Miami County, IN
4 community water systems serving Miami County reported 216 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,678 of unknown material. The most are in Peru Water Department.
4.2% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 72%
- Non-lead 24%
Water systems serving Miami County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru Water DepartmentPeru | 216 | 56 | 3,881 | 5.7% |
| Peru Utilities/GrissomPeru | 0 | 0 | 772 | 0% |
| Converse Water WorksConverse | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0% |
| Cedar Creek Mobile Home ParkPeru | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Miami County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Miami County reported 216 lead and 56 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,678 of unknown material.
Which Miami County water systems have the most lead lines?
Peru Water Department (272).
How do I check my home in Miami 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.