Lead Pipe Map

Iowa · population 137,904

Lead pipes in Cedar Rapids, IA

2,495 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Cedar Rapids (population 137,904) gets its water from Cedar Rapids Water Department. That system reported 108 lead and 2,387 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 54,425, with 4,949 more of unknown material.

4.6% of Cedar Rapids Water Department'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%).

108Lead
2,387Galvanized, replace
4,949Unknown material
46,981Non-lead

Latest lead test for Cedar Rapids Water Department (2025): 1.6 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 Cedar Rapids Water Department.

Water systems serving Cedar Rapids

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Cedar Rapids Water DepartmentMain system1082,3874,9494.6%
Fairview Terrrace Mobile Home Park LLCServes nearby areas00320%

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 Cedar Rapids

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cedar Rapids Water Department's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCedar Rapids Water Department details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Cedar Rapids, IA have lead pipes?

Yes. Cedar Rapids Water Department, which serves Cedar Rapids, reported 108 lead and 2,387 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,949 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Cedar Rapids?

EPA's service area maps place most of Cedar Rapids in Cedar Rapids Water Department's service area (PWSID IA5715093). Fairview Terrrace Mobile Home Park LLC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Cedar Rapids home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.