Indiana · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Whitley County, IN
4 community water systems serving Whitley County reported 248 lead and 144 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,676 of unknown material. The most are in Columbia City Water Department.
5.8% 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 3.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.1%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 69%
Water systems serving Whitley County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia City Water DepartmentColumbia City | 195 | 60 | 1,111 | 6.3% |
| South Whitley Municipal WaterSouth Whitley | 38 | 16 | 565 | 5.5% |
| Churubusco Water DepartmentChurubusco | 8 | 34 | 0 | 4.8% |
| Blue Ridge Mobile Home ParkChurubusco | 7 | 34 | 0 | 4.7% |
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 Whitley County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Whitley County reported 248 lead and 144 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,676 of unknown material.
Which Whitley County water systems have the most lead lines?
Columbia City Water Department (255), South Whitley Municipal Water (54), Churubusco Water Department (42).
How do I check my home in Whitley 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.