Indiana · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Spencer County, IN
6 community water systems serving Spencer County reported 7 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,576 of unknown material. The most are in Rockport Water.
0.2% 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) 0.1%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 42%
Water systems serving Spencer County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockport WaterRockport | 7 | 3 | 1,506 | 0.6% |
| Reo Water CorporationRichland City | 0 | 7 | 688 | 0.4% |
| Santa Claus Water UtilitySanta Claus | 0 | 1 | 1,560 | <0.1% |
| Dale Water WorksDale | 0 | 0 | 462 | 0% |
| Gentryville Water UtilityGentryville | 0 | 0 | 360 | 0% |
| Finch Newton Water, INC.Grandview (Grand View) | 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 Spencer County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Spencer County reported 7 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,576 of unknown material.
Which Spencer County water systems have the most lead lines?
Rockport Water (10), Reo Water Corporation (7), Santa Claus Water Utility (1).
How do I check my home in Spencer 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.