CITIZENS WATER OF WESTFIELD, LLC Lead Service Line Inventory
About this water system
CITIZENS WATER OF WESTFIELD, LLC serves approximately 61,493 residents in Indiana. The utility draws water from groundwater sources.
Lead service line inventory status
As of now, this utility has not yet completed a lead service line inventory. Under the revised EPA Lead and Copper Rule, water systems are required to identify and map all lead service lines—the pipes that connect the main water line to individual homes. This is a relatively new requirement, and many utilities are still in the process of gathering this data.
An inventory is important because lead service lines are a significant source of lead in drinking water. Even if your water utility treats water to prevent lead from leaching into pipes, a lead service line in your home bypasses that protection.
What you should know
If your home was built before 1986, there's a higher statistical chance your service line contains lead or lead-containing materials. However, the only way to know for certain is to have your water tested or your pipes inspected by a professional.
The utility has not yet made a replacement plan public. Once the inventory is complete, the water system will develop a plan for replacing lead service lines—typically over many years, given the cost and scale involved.
What's your water system doing about lead?
Contact CITIZENS WATER OF WESTFIELD, LLC directly to ask:
- When they expect to complete their lead service line inventory
- Whether they offer free or subsidized testing for residential lead
- What assistance programs exist for replacing lead service lines at your home
Many utilities have grant and loan programs to help homeowners pay for replacement.
Next steps for residents
- Get your water tested. Contact your utility to ask if they offer free lead testing, or hire a certified lab. Testing is the only way to know if lead is in your water.
- Know your pipe material. If you know when your home was built or can see pipes in your basement, that's useful information to share with your utility.
- Contact your utility. Ask when the lead service line inventory will be available and what programs exist to help residents replace lead lines.
- Check the CDC website for health information about lead exposure, especially if you have young children or pregnant household members.
Key figures
| Total inventoried lines | 0 |
|---|---|
| BIL/IIJA funding received | — |
| Replacement plan status | Not reported |
| Utility's LCRR inventory | Not provided |
Frequently asked
Does CITIZENS WATER OF WESTFIELD have lead in the water?
The utility has not yet completed a lead service line inventory, so a full picture is not yet available. The best way to know if *your home* has lead in the water is to have it tested. Contact the utility to ask about free or low-cost testing programs.
How do I know if my service line is made of lead?
Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead service lines. You can sometimes see the service line in your basement or crawl space—lead pipe is soft, gray, and can be scratched with a coin. A professional plumber can also inspect it. Your water utility may be able to tell you what material they have on record for your address.
Can I get help paying to replace a lead service line?
Many utilities offer grants or low-interest loans for lead service line replacement. Contact CITIZENS WATER OF WESTFIELD, LLC directly to ask what programs are available in your area.
Is water from a lead service line safe to drink?
Lead can leach from service lines into drinking water, especially in homes with corrosive water or stagnant water sitting in pipes. The CDC recommends testing your water if you're concerned, and taking precautions like running water before drinking if the line sits overnight.