Iowa · population 5,345
Lead pipes in Centerville, IA
71 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Centerville (population 5,345) gets its water from Centerville Municipal Waterworks. That system reported 71 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,595, with 1,763 more of unknown material.
2.7% of Centerville Municipal Waterworks's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 68%
- Non-lead 29%
Latest lead test for Centerville Municipal Waterworks (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 3.4 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 Centerville Municipal Waterworks.
Water systems serving Centerville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville Municipal WaterworksMain system | 71 | 0 | 1,763 | 2.7% |
| Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 9,323 | 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 Centerville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Centerville 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
- Albia9,323 unknown
- Corydon64 lead + galv. lines
- Bloomfield8 lead + galv. lines
- Chariton27 lead + galv. lines
- Ottumwano lead reported
- Melcher-Dallas1 unknown
- Oskaloosa65 lead + galv. lines
- Knoxville49 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Centerville, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Centerville Municipal Waterworks, which serves Centerville, reported 71 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,763 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Centerville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Centerville in Centerville Municipal Waterworks's service area (PWSID IA0407008). Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Centerville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Centerville 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 Centerville 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 Centerville Municipal Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.