Iowa · population 1,707
Lead pipes in Blue Grass, IA
9,628 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Blue Grass (population 1,707) 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%).
- Lead 16%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 59%
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 Blue Grass
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa-American WTR Co-DavenportMain system | 9,620 | 8 | 15,954 | 16% |
| Village Oaks Homeowners AssnAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0% |
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 Blue Grass
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.
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 Blue Grass, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport, which serves Blue Grass, reported 9,620 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 15,954 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Blue Grass?
EPA's service area maps place most of Blue Grass in Iowa-American WTR Co-Davenport's service area (PWSID IA8222001). Village Oaks Homeowners Assn also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass 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.