Iowa · population 2,168
Lead pipes in Atkins, IA
263 lines still unidentified
Most of Atkins (population 2,168) gets its water from Atkins Municipal Water Works. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 263 of 807 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Atkins Municipal Water Works'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 33%
- Non-lead 67%
Latest lead test for Atkins Municipal Water Works (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2 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 Atkins Municipal Water Works.
Water systems serving Atkins
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atkins Municipal Water WorksMain system | 0 | 0 | 263 | 0% |
| Cedar Rapids Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 108 | 2,387 | 4,949 | 4.6% |
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 Atkins
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Atkins Municipal Water Works'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
- Palono lead reported
- Fairfaxno lead reported
- Cedar Rapids2,495 lead + galv. lines
- Hiawathano lead reported
- Robins2,495 lead + galv. lines
- Center Point264 unknown
- Marion170 lead + galv. lines
- Elyno lead reported
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Questions
Does Atkins, IA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Atkins Municipal Water Works still lists 263 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Atkins?
EPA's service area maps place most of Atkins in Atkins Municipal Water Works's service area (PWSID IA0603072). Cedar Rapids Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Atkins home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Atkins Municipal Water Works'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 Atkins 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 Atkins Municipal Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.