Indiana · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Porter County, IN
6 community water systems serving Porter County reported 501 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,481 of unknown material. The most are in Valparaiso Department of Water Works.
3.0% 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 2.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 8.6%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Porter County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valparaiso Department of Water WorksValparaiso | 499 | 24 | 1,259 | 3.8% |
| Liberty Farms Mobile Home Park - #1Valparaiso | 2 | 0 | 222 | 0.9% |
| Hebron Water DepartmentHebron | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| L-A-C UtilitiesValparaiso | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Kouts Water WorksKouts | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Ogden Dunes WaterOgden Dunes (Wickliffe) | 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 Porter County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Porter County reported 501 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,481 of unknown material.
Which Porter County water systems have the most lead lines?
Valparaiso Department of Water Works (523), Liberty Farms Mobile Home Park - #1 (2).
How do I check my home in Porter 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.