Lebanon's Trusted Plumbing Experts

⚠️ Lebanon Water: City-Owned Utility, ~9 GPG — Treated with Aeration & Phosphate, Big Change Coming by 2031

Lebanon Utilities operates two water treatment plants — the Chicago Street Plant (6 wells) and the Sugar Creek Plant 8 miles north (5 wells). Water hardness averages just over 9 GPG — notably softer than most of Central Indiana. Lebanon Utilities aerates the water to remove iron and sulfate odors, then adds phosphate to coat pipes and reduce copper and lead leaching from older service lines and interior plumbing. Chlorination completes the treatment. Looking ahead: in 2024, Citizens Energy Group launched the Citizens-Lebanon Water Supply Program — a $560M+ project to supply Lebanon Utilities with Citizens surface water by approximately 2031. When complete, Lebanon's water chemistry will shift from local groundwater to reservoir-based surface water.

🏠 Lebanon Housing: Median Build 1976 — Pre-1950 Core, 1970s–80s Majority, and Active Growth

With a median build year of 1976 and about 20% of homes built before 1950, Lebanon has a genuine mix of older downtown homes and mid-century stock — both with pipe systems that benefit from regular inspection. Lebanon Utilities specifically adds phosphate to protect pipes from copper and lead leaching, which tells you the utility knows older service lines are present throughout the city. The bulk of Lebanon's housing — built 1950–1990 — falls squarely in the polybutylene supply line era. Boone County's 51% population growth since 2000 has also added newer subdivisions on Lebanon's outskirts, creating a full spectrum of plumbing needs across the city.

📍 BNC Serves Lebanon — Licensed, Boone County Experienced, No Franchise Markup

BNC Plumbing is based at 4809 Madison Ave, Indianapolis — approximately 30 minutes from Lebanon via I-65. We serve Boone County regularly and understand Lebanon's unique water treatment setup and its aging pipe infrastructure. Glen holds Indiana Plumbing License #PC88601022 and has been serving the Indianapolis area since 2008. No national call center, no subcontractor dispatching, no surprise charges. When you call 317-352-0780, a BNC-employed plumber arrives ready to work — not to upsell.

Who supplies water in Lebanon, Indiana, and how hard is it?

Lebanon Utilities operates two treatment plants drawing from 11 total wells — the Chicago Street Plant (6 wells) and Sugar Creek Plant (5 wells). Water hardness averages just over 9 GPG, making it one of the softest city water supplies in Central Indiana. Lebanon Utilities aerates to remove iron and sulfates, adds phosphate to protect pipes from copper and lead leaching, and chlorinates for safety. While the water is softer than most surrounding communities, pipe age, fixture wear, and the upcoming 2031 water source transition all make regular plumbing maintenance important. Call BNC at 317-352-0780.

I heard Lebanon's water supply is changing — what does that mean for my plumbing?

In 2024, Citizens Energy Group launched the Citizens-Lebanon Water Supply Program — a $560M+ project to supply Lebanon Utilities with up to 25 million gallons per day of Citizens surface water by approximately 2031. Currently Lebanon draws from local groundwater wells with a distinct mineral profile. Citizens' system draws from the White River, Fall Creek, and four Central Indiana reservoirs. When the transition is complete, Lebanon's water chemistry will change. Homeowners with aging pipes, older water heaters, or water treatment systems sized for the current water profile should plan for a plumbing assessment ahead of the transition. Call BNC at 317-352-0780 to discuss what this change means for your home.