Iowa · population 1,088
Lead pipes in Aplington, IA
81 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Aplington (population 1,088) gets its water from Aplington Water Supply. That system reported 32 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 515, with 4 more of unknown material.
16% of Aplington Water Supply'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 6.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 9.5%
- Unknown 0.8%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for Aplington Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.4 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 Aplington Water Supply.
Water systems serving Aplington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aplington Water SupplyMain system | 32 | 49 | 4 | 16% |
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 Aplington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Aplington Water Supply'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
- Parkersburg5 lead + galv. lines
- Dikeno lead reported
- Grundy Center18 lead + galv. lines
- Clarksville35 lead + galv. lines
- Shell Rockno lead reported
- Eldora2 lead + galv. lines
- Hampton2 unknown
- Janesville7 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Aplington, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Aplington Water Supply, which serves Aplington, reported 32 lead and 49 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Aplington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Aplington in Aplington Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA1207061).
How do I check whether my Aplington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Aplington Water Supply'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 Aplington 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 Aplington Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.