Lead pipes in Elkhart County, Indiana

How many lead pipes are in Elkhart County, IN?

Water systems based in Elkhart County reported 19,749 lead service lines, 1,702 galvanized lines that need replacing and 2,864 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Elkhart has the most, with 21,085 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines19,749

Galvanized (replace)1,702

Unknown material2,864

Water systems6

Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Elkhart County

Who pays in Indiana

Indiana law lets utilities include the cost of replacing customer-owned lead service lines in rates, with approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Citizens Energy in Indianapolis uses this to replace private lines with no extra charge beyond a monthly fee. Other Indiana cities rely on State Revolving Fund money and set their own terms.

Confirmed programs in Elkhart County

Elkhart: Low-interest loan.

Every Elkhart County water system with lead lines

Systems are grouped by the county EPA lists as their main service area. Some serve towns in neighboring counties too.

Water system	Lead	Galv.	Unknown	Program
Elkhart Elkhart Public Works and Utilities	19,747	1,338	1,293	Financing offered
Nappanee Nappanee Water Utility	0	325	483	Not confirmed
Wakarusa Wakarusa Water Works	0	32	492	Not confirmed
Bristol Bristol Water Department	0	5	278	Not confirmed
Goshen Umh in Broadmore, LLC Aka Broadmore Esta	2	0	1	Not confirmed
Millersburg Millersburg Water Company	0	2	317	Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Elkhart County, IN?

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Elkhart County?

It depends on your water utility. Indiana law lets utilities include the cost of replacing customer-owned lead service lines in rates, with approval from the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. We have confirmed programs for 1 Elkhart County utility, listed on this page.

How do I find out if my house has a lead service line?

Look up your address on your water utility's service line inventory map, or check the pipe where it enters your home: lead is dull gray, soft, scratches to shiny silver, and a magnet won't stick. See our step-by-step guide.

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