Lead Pipe Map

Iowa · population 1,248

Lead pipes in Alton, IA

1 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Alton (population 1,248) gets its water from Alton Municipal Water Department. That system reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 603, with 0 more of unknown material.

0.2% of Alton Municipal Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

1Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
602Non-lead

Latest lead test for Alton Municipal Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 0.9 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 Alton Municipal Water Department.

Water systems serving Alton

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Alton Municipal Water DepartmentMain system1000.2%
Orange City Municipal Water DepartmentServes nearby areas006460%

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 Alton

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Alton Municipal Water Department's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapAlton Municipal Water Department details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Alton, IA have lead pipes?

Yes. Alton Municipal Water Department, which serves Alton, reported 1 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Alton?

EPA's service area maps place most of Alton in Alton Municipal Water Department's service area (PWSID IA8403029). Orange City Municipal Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Alton home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Alton Municipal Water Department'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 Alton 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 Alton Municipal Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.