Iowa · population 1,685
Lead pipes in Avoca, IA
25 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Avoca (population 1,685) gets its water from Regional Water. That system reported 0 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,983, with 5 more of unknown material.
1.3% of Regional Water'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) 1.3%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Regional Water (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 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 Regional Water.
Water systems serving Avoca
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional WaterMain system | 0 | 25 | 5 | 1.3% |
| Urban Bluffs - NorthAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Avoca Water WorksAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 36 | 7 | 4.4% |
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 Avoca
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Regional Water'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
- Oakland2 lead + galv. lines
- Logan36 lead + galv. lines
- Audubon36 lead + galv. lines
- Dunlap173 lead + galv. lines
- Missouri Valley216 lead + galv. lines
- Council Bluffs3,511 lead + galv. lines
- Manning87 lead + galv. lines
- Red Oak38 unknown
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Questions
Does Avoca, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Regional Water, which serves Avoca, reported 0 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Avoca?
EPA's service area maps place most of Avoca in Regional Water's service area (PWSID IA8300184). Urban Bluffs - North, Avoca Water Works also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Avoca home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Regional Water'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 Avoca 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 Regional Water whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.