Nineveh & Prince’s Lakes at a glance
| County | Johnson County, Indiana |
|---|---|
| ZIP code | 46164 |
| Population | 1,372 in Prince’s Lakes (2020 U.S. Census); Nineveh is unincorporated |
| Water provider | Prince’s Lakes water utility; Nineveh’s utility buys its water from Prince’s Lakes |
| Most common calls | Buried line leaks, frozen pipes in seasonal homes, slab leaks |
| Services | Slab Leak Detection, Underground Water Leak Detection, Hidden Water Leak Detection, Pool & Spa Leak Detection, Thermal Imaging Inspection, Irrigation Leak Detection |
Nineveh and Prince’s Lakes sit in southern Johnson County, south of Bargersville near the Brown County line. The area is known for its lakes, including the Prince’s Lakes and Cordry-Sweetwater communities, with a mix of year-round homes, lake cottages and rural properties.
Lake homes and rural lots bring their own leak problems: long buried lines, homes that sit empty in winter, and plumbing in crawl spaces close to the water.
Most common leak calls in Nineveh & Prince’s Lakes
- Underground Water Leak Detection: A moving meter, a wet spot in the yard or low pressure on long lake-lot lines.
- Hidden Water Leak Detection: Water damage found after a freeze in a seasonal home.
- Slab Leak Detection: Warm floors or running water sounds under the slab.
- Thermal Imaging Inspection: A moisture map and photo report for an insurance claim.
Lake homes and seasonal properties
A home that sits empty for part of the winter is at risk of frozen and burst pipes, and a leak can run for days before anyone sees it. Shutting off and draining the water, or keeping the heat at a safe level, prevents most of it. See frozen pipe leaks.
Many lake properties have long service lines and lines to docks, garages or outdoor spigots. When the meter moves with everything off, the leak can be anywhere along that run. Line tracing and acoustic listening find it without trenching the yard.
Why leaks happen in Nineveh & Prince’s Lakes
- Seasonal homes where frozen pipes go unnoticed.
- Long buried lines on lake and rural lots.
- Outdoor spigots and yard lines that crack in a hard freeze.
- Crawl spaces with exposed plumbing.
- Clay soil and slopes near the lakes that move and stress buried pipe.
Meter moving with everything off? That’s a leak. The sooner it’s found, the smaller the repair.
(877) 729-0265Your water utility and the service line in Nineveh & Prince’s Lakes
The Town of Prince’s Lakes water utility serves Prince’s Lakes and supplies water for Nineveh, whose own utility buys treated water from Prince’s Lakes. It also supplies the Cordry-Sweetwater Conservancy District and some rural Johnson County customers. Your bill shows who serves you.
In most cases, the homeowner owns the line from the meter to the house. If the leak is at the meter, call your water utility first.
Utility sites: Town of Prince’s Lakes utilities, Cordry-Sweetwater Conservancy District.
Check for a leak before you call
- Turn off every faucet, the washer, dishwasher and ice maker.
- Look at your water meter’s leak indicator, or write down the reading.
- Wait 30 minutes to two hours without using water. If the reading changed or the indicator spins, water is leaking.
- Close the main shutoff in the house. If the meter still moves, the leak is in the buried line outside; if it stops, it’s inside.
- If you have sprinklers, close the irrigation valve too, so a sprinkler leak doesn’t look like a house leak.
More detail: how to find a water leak in your house.
Leak repair in Nineveh & Prince’s Lakes
Finding the leak is only half the job. Once it’s marked, our plumbing partner can make the repair, so Nineveh & Prince’s Lakes homeowners deal with one team from the first call to the fixed pipe. Common repairs:
- Slab leak repair: a spot repair through one small opening at the marked spot, or rerouting the line through walls or the attic. See slab leak repair cost.
- Water line repair: one small hole at the marked spot on the buried service line, or a new line when the old one keeps failing. See water line replacement cost.
- Hidden pipe repair: a small opening in the wall, ceiling or floor at the marked spot, instead of several exploratory holes.
Already have a plumber you trust? We hand them the marked spot and our photo report instead.
What leak detection costs in Nineveh & Prince’s Lakes
The price depends on the type of leak, how many lines need testing and what’s above the pipe, not on which town you live in. Detection and repair are quoted separately, and we can arrange both through our plumbing partner. See what affects leak detection cost, or call for a quote for your home.
Guides for Nineveh & Prince’s Lakes homeowners
Leak detection in Nineveh & Prince’s Lakes: frequently asked questions
Do you serve Nineveh and Prince’s Lakes?
Yes. We serve Nineveh, Prince’s Lakes and the surrounding lake communities in ZIP 46164, south of our base in Bargersville.
Who supplies water in Nineveh and Prince’s Lakes?
The Town of Prince’s Lakes water utility serves Prince’s Lakes and supplies water for Nineveh’s utility and the Cordry-Sweetwater Conservancy District. Your bill shows who serves you.
How do I protect a lake home from frozen pipes?
Keep the heat on at a safe level, or shut off the main and drain the lines before you leave for the winter. Disconnect hoses and drain outdoor spigots.
Can you find a leak on a lake property without digging up the yard?
Yes. We trace the line, listen along it with acoustic equipment, and use tracer gas on plastic pipe. We mark the leak so only one small hole is dug.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census; Town of Prince’s Lakes utilities.
