Iowa · population 4,278
Lead pipes in Chariton, IA
27 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Chariton (population 4,278) gets its water from Chariton Municipal Water Works. That system reported 15 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,994, with 0 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Chariton Municipal Water Works'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 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.6%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Chariton Municipal Water Works (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.7 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 Chariton Municipal Water Works.
Water systems serving Chariton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chariton Municipal Water WorksMain system | 15 | 12 | 0 | 1.4% |
| Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)Serves nearby areas | 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 Chariton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Chariton Municipal Water Works'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
- Melcher-Dallas1 unknown
- Corydon64 lead + galv. lines
- Knoxville49 lead + galv. lines
- Osceola337 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasantville8 lead + galv. lines
- Albia9,323 unknown
- Indianola9 lead + galv. lines
- Leon83 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Chariton, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Chariton Municipal Water Works, which serves Chariton, reported 15 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chariton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chariton in Chariton Municipal Water Works's service area (PWSID IA5903011). Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chariton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Chariton Municipal Water Works'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 Chariton 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 Chariton Municipal Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.