Indiana · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Starke County, IN
3 community water systems serving Starke County reported 0 lead and 179 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 698 of unknown material. The most are in Hamlet Water Works.
6.7% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Indiana average (9.0%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.7%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 67%
Water systems serving Starke County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlet Water WorksHamlet | 0 | 179 | 0 | 49% |
| North Judson Water CompanyNorth Judson | 0 | 0 | 698 | 0% |
| Knox Water WorksKnox | 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 Starke County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Starke County reported 0 lead and 179 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 698 of unknown material.
Which Starke County water systems have the most lead lines?
Hamlet Water Works (179).
How do I check my home in Starke 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.