Iowa · population 76,727
Lead pipes in Ankeny, IA
6,630 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ankeny (population 76,727) gets its water from City of Ankeny. That system reported 6,630 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 29,465, with 0 more of unknown material.
23% of City of Ankeny's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 23%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 77%
Latest lead test for City of Ankeny (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 City of Ankeny.
Water systems serving Ankeny
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of AnkenyMain system | 6,630 | 0 | 0 | 23% |
| Autumn Ridge Estates MHPAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Ankeny
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Ankeny'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
- Elkhart8,124 lead + galv. lines
- Johnstonno lead reported
- Polk12 unknown
- Bondurantno lead reported
- Altoona70 unknown
- Pleasant Hill8,124 lead + galv. lines
- Windsor Heights1 unknown
- Grimes7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Ankeny, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Ankeny, which serves Ankeny, reported 6,630 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ankeny?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ankeny in City of Ankeny's service area (PWSID IA7709053). Autumn Ridge Estates MHP also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ankeny home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Ankeny'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 Ankeny 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 City of Ankeny whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.