Indiana · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Ripley County, IN
8 community water systems serving Ripley County reported 10 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,435 of unknown material. The most are in Batesville Water Utility.
0.5% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 72%
Water systems serving Ripley County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville Water UtilityBatesville | 10 | 11 | 276 | 0.7% |
| Sunman Water WorksSunman | 0 | 19 | 4 | 3.7% |
| Osgood Water DepartmentOsgood | 0 | 16 | 324 | 2.0% |
| Hoosier Hills Regional Water DistrictMilan | 0 | 0 | 2,831 | 0% |
| Napoleon Community Rural Water Corp.Napoleon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Holton Community Water Corp.Holton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Versailles Water WorksVersailles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Milan Water WorksMilan | 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.
Check another water system
Questions
Does Ripley County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Ripley County reported 10 lead and 46 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,435 of unknown material.
Which Ripley County water systems have the most lead lines?
Batesville Water Utility (21), Sunman Water Works (19), Osgood Water Department (16).
How do I check my home in Ripley 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.