Lead pipes in Madison County, Indiana
How many lead pipes are in Madison County, IN?
Water systems based in Madison County reported 721 lead service lines, 565 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1,830 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Chesterfield has the most, with 709 lead and galvanized lines.
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.
Every Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Chesterfield Water Department | 679 | 30 | 252 | Not confirmed |
| Lapel Lapel Municipal Water Company | 2 | 290 | 101 | Not confirmed |
| Pendleton Pendleton Water Company | 15 | 144 | 742 | Not confirmed |
| Frankton Frankton Water Works | 17 | 98 | 394 | Not confirmed |
| Anderson Anderson Water Department | 8 | 1 | 21 | Not confirmed |
| Indiana American Water Indiana American Water - Summitville | 0 | 2 | 320 | Not confirmed |
Systems over the new 10 ppb lead action level
Frankton (10.7 ppb, 2022-01 to 2024-12). See all systems over 10 ppb.
Common questions
How many lead pipes are in Madison County, IN?
Water systems based in Madison County reported 721 lead service lines, 565 galvanized lines that need replacing and 1,830 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Chesterfield has the most, with 709 lead and galvanized lines.
Who pays to replace lead service lines in Madison 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 not confirmed a homeowner program for a utility in this county yet, so ask your utility before you hire a contractor.
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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