Iowa · population 3,579
Lead pipes in Albia, IA
9,323 lines still unidentified
Most of Albia (population 3,579) gets its water from Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun). It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 9,323 of 16,258 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 57%
- Non-lead 43%
Latest lead test for Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun) (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun).
Water systems serving Albia
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)Main system | 0 | 0 | 9,323 | 0% |
| Albia Municipal Water WorksAlso serves parts of the city | 81 | 16 | 0 | 5.9% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Albia
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)'s official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Ottumwano lead reported
- Oskaloosa65 lead + galv. lines
- Centerville71 lead + galv. lines
- Knoxville49 lead + galv. lines
- Chariton27 lead + galv. lines
- Melcher-Dallas1 unknown
- Pella362 lead + galv. lines
- Bloomfield8 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Albia, IA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun) still lists 9,323 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Albia?
EPA's service area maps place most of Albia in Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)'s service area (PWSID IA0400900). Albia Municipal Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Albia home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)'s service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Albia be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.