Iowa · population 23,637
Lead pipes in Burlington, IA
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Burlington (population 23,637) gets its water from Burlington Municipal Waterworks. That system reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 12,237, with 0 more of unknown material.
<0.1% of Burlington Municipal Waterworks'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Burlington Municipal Waterworks (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Burlington Municipal Waterworks.
Water systems serving Burlington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Municipal WaterworksMain system | 2 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
| Rathbun Reg WTR Assn (Burlington)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 1,581 | 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 Burlington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Burlington Municipal Waterworks'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
- West Burlington34 unknown
- Mediapolis29 lead + galv. lines
- New Londonno lead reported
- Fort Madison15 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Pleasant4 lead + galv. lines
- Winfield43 lead + galv. lines
- Columbus Junctionno lead reported
- Muscatine2,419 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Burlington, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Burlington Municipal Waterworks, which serves Burlington, reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Burlington?
EPA's service area maps place most of Burlington in Burlington Municipal Waterworks's service area (PWSID IA2909053). Rathbun Reg WTR Assn (Burlington) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Burlington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Burlington Municipal Waterworks'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 Burlington 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 Burlington Municipal Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.