Lead Pipe Map

Iowa · population 40,281

Lead pipes in Bettendorf, IA

9,628 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Bettendorf (population 40,281) gets its water from Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport. That system reported 9,620 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 61,757, with 15,954 more of unknown material.

16% of Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

9,620Lead
8Galvanized, replace
15,954Unknown material
36,175Non-lead

Latest lead test for Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1 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 Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport.

Water systems serving Bettendorf

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Iowa-American WTR Co-DavenportMain system9,620815,95416%
Trout Valley 2nd AdditionAlso serves parts of the city00150%
Trout Valley Homes Assoc. 1Also serves parts of the city00160%

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 Bettendorf

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapIowa-American WTR Co-Davenport details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Bettendorf, IA have lead pipes?

Yes. Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport, which serves Bettendorf, reported 9,620 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,954 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Bettendorf?

EPA's service area maps place most of Bettendorf in Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport's service area (PWSID IA8222001). Trout Valley 2nd Addition, Trout Valley Homes Assoc. 1 also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Bettendorf home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport'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 Bettendorf 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 Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.