Iowa · population 2,405
Lead pipes in Belmond, IA
153 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Belmond (population 2,405) gets its water from Belmond Water Supply. That system reported 5 lead and 148 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 874, with 24 more of unknown material.
18% of Belmond 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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 17%
- Unknown 2.7%
- Non-lead 80%
Latest lead test for Belmond Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Belmond Water Supply.
Water systems serving Belmond
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmond Water SupplyMain system | 5 | 148 | 24 | 18% |
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 Belmond
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Belmond 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
- Clarion23 lead + galv. lines
- Eagle Grove754 lead + galv. lines
- Sheffield175 lead + galv. lines
- Hampton2 unknown
- Rockwell city11 unknown
- Forest298 lead + galv. lines
- Webster29 lead + galv. lines
- Humboldt125 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Belmond, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Belmond Water Supply, which serves Belmond, reported 5 lead and 148 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 24 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Belmond?
EPA's service area maps place most of Belmond in Belmond Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA9905003).
How do I check whether my Belmond home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Belmond 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 Belmond 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 Belmond Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.