Indiana · 5 community water systems
Lead pipes in Perry County, IN
5 community water systems serving Perry County reported 15 lead and 147 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,230 of unknown material. The most are in Tell City Water Department.
2.9% 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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.6%
- Unknown 40%
- Non-lead 57%
Water systems serving Perry County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tell City Water DepartmentTell City | 0 | 115 | 1,583 | 4.6% |
| Troy Water UtilityTroy | 15 | 21 | 249 | 9.8% |
| And-Tro Water Authority - District 1Tell City | 0 | 11 | 239 | 0.9% |
| And-Tro Water Authority - District 2Tell City | 0 | 0 | 159 | 0% |
| Cannelton UtilitiesCannelton | 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 Perry County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Perry County reported 15 lead and 147 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,230 of unknown material.
Which Perry County water systems have the most lead lines?
Tell City Water Department (115), Troy Water Utility (36), And-Tro Water Authority - District 1 (11).
How do I check my home in Perry 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.