INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Steve Downing has lived in the Near Northwest Riverside neighborhood for 46 years.

He’s always worried about lead in his drinking water.

Many homes in central Indiana built before 1950 were constructed with a water service line made of lead.

“In fact, we used those Britta filters and bottled water purposely because of the lead that we are aware of in the area,” said Downing.

A sign posted by Citizens Energy Group. (WISH Photo)

Crews from Citizens Energy Group are now focused on replacing lead service lines ...