Indiana · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Pike County, IN
6 community water systems serving Pike County reported 0 lead and 98 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,447 of unknown material. The most are in Petersburg Water Company.
1.3% 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) 1.3%
- Unknown 19%
- Non-lead 79%
Water systems serving Pike County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petersburg Water CompanyPetersburg | 0 | 97 | 438 | 7.0% |
| Spurgeon Water WorksSpurgeon | 0 | 1 | 131 | 0.4% |
| Otwell Water CorporationOtwell | 0 | 0 | 602 | 0% |
| Otwell Water Corp. #2Otwell | 0 | 0 | 276 | 0% |
| Pike-Gibson Water, INC.Oakland City Junction | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Winslow Water WorksWinslow | 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 Pike County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Pike County reported 0 lead and 98 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,447 of unknown material.
Which Pike County water systems have the most lead lines?
Petersburg Water Company (97), Spurgeon Water Works (1).
How do I check my home in Pike 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.