Iowa · population 2,008
Lead pipes in Audubon, IA
36 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Audubon (population 2,008) gets its water from Audubon Water Supply. That system reported 1 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,107, with 578 more of unknown material.
3.3% of Audubon Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 3.2%
- Unknown 52%
- Non-lead 45%
Latest lead test for Audubon Water Supply (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.5 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 Audubon Water Supply.
Water systems serving Audubon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon Water SupplyMain system | 1 | 35 | 578 | 3.3% |
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 Audubon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Audubon 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
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Questions
Does Audubon, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Audubon Water Supply, which serves Audubon, reported 1 lead and 35 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 578 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Audubon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Audubon in Audubon Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA0505077).
How do I check whether my Audubon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Audubon 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 Audubon 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 Audubon Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.