Indiana · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Montgomery County, IN
8 community water systems serving Montgomery County reported 13 lead and 342 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,008 of unknown material. The most are in Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville.
4.0% 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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.9%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 50%
Water systems serving Montgomery County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana American Water - CrawfordsvilleCrawfordsville | 11 | 214 | 3,175 | 3.4% |
| Ladoga Water WorksLadoga | 2 | 94 | 1 | 20% |
| Linden Water DepartmentLinden | 0 | 18 | 0 | 5.1% |
| Wingate Water WorksWingate | 0 | 7 | 2 | 4.7% |
| Indiana American Water - WavelandWaveland | 0 | 5 | 153 | 2.1% |
| New Richmond Water WorksNew Richmond | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2.4% |
| Waynetown Water WorksWaynetown | 0 | 0 | 404 | 0% |
| New Market Water WorksNew Market | 0 | 0 | 273 | 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 Montgomery County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Montgomery County reported 13 lead and 342 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,008 of unknown material.
Which Montgomery County water systems have the most lead lines?
Indiana American Water - Crawfordsville (225), Ladoga Water Works (96), Linden Water Department (18).
How do I check my home in Montgomery 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.