Indiana · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in White County, IN
4 community water systems serving White County reported 4 lead and 73 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,081 of unknown material. The most are in Monticello Water Works.
1.7% 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) 1.6%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 52%
Water systems serving White County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Water WorksMonticello | 4 | 61 | 2,079 | 2.4% |
| Brookston Water DepartmentBrookston | 0 | 12 | 2 | 1.7% |
| Monon Water UtilityMonon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Wolcott Water WorksWolcott | 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 White County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving White County reported 4 lead and 73 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2,081 of unknown material.
Which White County water systems have the most lead lines?
Monticello Water Works (65), Brookston Water Department (12).
How do I check my home in White 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.