EAST MONROE WATER CORPORATION Lead Service Line Inventory

About This Water System

EAST MONROE WATER CORPORATION serves approximately 3,648 people in Indiana. The utility draws water from surface sources (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs).

Lead Service Lines: What We Know

The utility has not yet completed a full inventory of lead service lines in its service area. A lead service line is a pipe made of lead that connects the water main (the large pipe under the street) to your home. These lines can leach lead into drinking water, especially if the water is corrosive or if pipes are disturbed during repairs.

Federal law requires all water systems to identify lead service lines and share that information with the public by the end of 2024. If EAST MONROE WATER CORPORATION has not yet published an inventory, they are still conducting this work or have just begun.

No inventory data is publicly available yet for this system. That does not mean there are no lead lines—it means the utility is still surveying their pipes or hasn't published their findings.

Why This Matters

Even small amounts of lead can affect health, especially for infants, young children, and pregnant people. If your home was built before 1980, your service line is more likely to be lead. Homes built between 1980 and 1986 can also have lead lines, though it's less common.

How to Protect Your Family Right Now

• Ask your utility. Contact EAST MONROE WATER CORPORATION directly and ask whether lead service lines are present in your neighborhood or on your property.
• Test your water. Many utilities offer free testing; call to ask.
• Use cold water for drinking and cooking. Hot water can leach more lead from pipes.
• Flush your pipes. If water sits in pipes overnight, run the cold water for 30 seconds to a few minutes before drinking.
• For health concerns, talk to your pediatrician or contact the CDC.

Next Steps for Residents

• Call EAST MONROE WATER CORPORATION and request their lead service line inventory or status update.
• Ask if free water testing is available in your area.
• If you rent, contact your landlord—they are responsible for providing lead-free water.
• Keep an eye on the utility's website for the completed inventory (due by end of 2024).

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