Indiana · 6 community water systems
Lead pipes in Tippecanoe County, IN
6 community water systems serving Tippecanoe County reported 2,614 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 698 of unknown material. The most are in Lafayette Water Works.
5.5% 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 5.5%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 1.5%
- Non-lead 93%
Water systems serving Tippecanoe County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Water WorksLafayette | 2,614 | 11 | 67 | 8.5% |
| Clarks Hill Water WorksClarks Hill | 0 | 11 | 226 | 4.0% |
| Battle Ground Water DistrictBattle Ground | 0 | 0 | 405 | 0% |
| Purdue Univ. Water WorksWest Lafayette | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Indiana American Water - West LafayetteWest Lafayette | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Dayton Water UtilityDayton | 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 Tippecanoe County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Tippecanoe County reported 2,614 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 698 of unknown material.
Which Tippecanoe County water systems have the most lead lines?
Lafayette Water Works (2,625), Clarks Hill Water Works (11).
How do I check my home in Tippecanoe 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.