Iowa · population 1,100
Lead pipes in Calmar, IA
8 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Calmar (population 1,100) gets its water from Calmar Water Supply. That system reported 4 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 542, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.5% of Calmar Water Supply'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 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Calmar Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3.7 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 Calmar Water Supply.
Water systems serving Calmar
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calmar Water SupplyMain system | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1.5% |
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 Calmar
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Calmar 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
- West Unionno lead reported
- Fayette3 lead + galv. lines
- New Hampton21 unknown
- Sumner10 lead + galv. lines
- Tripoli6 lead + galv. lines
- Elkader41 lead + galv. lines
- Nashua1 lead + galv. lines
- Strawberry Point75 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Calmar, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Calmar Water Supply, which serves Calmar, reported 4 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Calmar?
EPA's service area maps place most of Calmar in Calmar Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA9615064).
How do I check whether my Calmar home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Calmar 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 Calmar 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 Calmar Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.