Iowa · population 10,125
Lead pipes in Carroll, IA
213 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Carroll (population 10,125) gets its water from Carroll Municipal Water Supply. That system reported 196 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,476, with 39 more of unknown material.
4.8% of Carroll Municipal Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 4.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 0.9%
- Non-lead 94%
Latest lead test for Carroll Municipal Water Supply (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 8 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 Carroll Municipal Water Supply.
Water systems serving Carroll
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Municipal Water SupplyMain system | 196 | 17 | 39 | 4.8% |
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 Carroll
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Carroll Municipal 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.
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Questions
Does Carroll, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Carroll Municipal Water Supply, which serves Carroll, reported 196 lead and 17 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 39 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Carroll?
EPA's service area maps place most of Carroll in Carroll Municipal Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA1415072).
How do I check whether my Carroll home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Carroll Municipal 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 Carroll 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 Carroll Municipal Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.