Indiana · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Vigo County, IN
7 community water systems serving Vigo County reported 1,205 lead and 148 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23,520 of unknown material. The most are in Indiana American Water - Terre Haute.
3.8% 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 3.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 66%
- Non-lead 30%
Water systems serving Vigo County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana American Water - Terre HauteTerre Haute | 1,198 | 118 | 21,275 | 4.5% |
| West Terre Haute WaterWest Terre Haute | 1 | 30 | 1,099 | 1.9% |
| Seelyville Water WorksSeelyville | 6 | 0 | 439 | 0.2% |
| Fayette Township Water Assn.New Goshen | 0 | 0 | 682 | 0% |
| Rocky Acres Mobile Home ParkTerre Haute | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0% |
| Sullivan-Vigo Rural Water Corp.Vigo County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Fci & FPC - Terre HauteTerre Haute | 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 Vigo County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Vigo County reported 1,205 lead and 148 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 23,520 of unknown material.
Which Vigo County water systems have the most lead lines?
Indiana American Water - Terre Haute (1,316), West Terre Haute Water (31), Seelyville Water Works (6).
How do I check my home in Vigo 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.