Iowa · population 1,474
Lead pipes in Brooklyn, IA
49 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Brooklyn (population 1,474) gets its water from Brooklyn Water Department. That system reported 49 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 679, with 0 more of unknown material.
7.2% of Brooklyn Water Department'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 7.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 93%
Latest lead test for Brooklyn Water Department (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Brooklyn Water Department.
Water systems serving Brooklyn
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Water DepartmentMain system | 49 | 0 | 0 | 7.2% |
| Poweshiek Water AssociationAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Brooklyn
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Brooklyn Water Department'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
- Montezuma24 lead + galv. lines
- Tamano lead reported
- Toledo165 lead + galv. lines
- Marengo62 lead + galv. lines
- New Sharon498 unknown
- Williamsburg29 lead + galv. lines
- Sigourney21 lead + galv. lines
- Newton22 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Brooklyn, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Brooklyn Water Department, which serves Brooklyn, reported 49 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Brooklyn?
EPA's service area maps place most of Brooklyn in Brooklyn Water Department's service area (PWSID IA7909047). Poweshiek Water Association also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Brooklyn home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Brooklyn Water Department'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 Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.