Lead Line Grants

Lead pipes in Noble County, Indiana

How many lead pipes are in Noble County, IN?

Water systems based in Noble County reported 1,874 lead service lines, 447 galvanized lines that need replacing and 414 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Kendallville has the most, with 1,692 lead and galvanized lines.

Lead lines1,874
Galvanized (replace)447
Unknown material414
Water systems4
Lead and galvanized lines by water system in Noble County
Kendallville1,692Ligonier599Avilla23Cromwell7

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 Noble 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 systemLeadGalv.UnknownProgram
Kendallville
Kendallville Water Department
1,676160Not confirmed
Ligonier
Ligonier Water Works
1944050Not confirmed
Avilla
Avilla Water Department
419241Not confirmed
Cromwell
Cromwell Water Works
07173Not confirmed

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Common questions

How many lead pipes are in Noble County, IN?

Water systems based in Noble County reported 1,874 lead service lines, 447 galvanized lines that need replacing and 414 lines of unknown material to EPA (Q3 2026). Kendallville has the most, with 1,692 lead and galvanized lines.

Who pays to replace lead service lines in Noble 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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