Indiana · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Orange County, IN
3 community water systems serving Orange County reported 0 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20 of unknown material. The most are in Orleans Water Works.
0.7% 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 0.5%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Orange County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orleans Water WorksOrleans | 0 | 30 | 20 | 3.2% |
| Paoli Water DepartmentPaoli | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Springs Valley Regional Water DistrictWest Baden Springs (Corporate | 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 Orange County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Orange County reported 0 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 20 of unknown material.
Which Orange County water systems have the most lead lines?
Orleans Water Works (30).
How do I check my home in Orange 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.