Iowa · population 5,334
Lead pipes in Clarinda, IA
34 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Clarinda (population 5,334) gets its water from Clarinda Water Plant. That system reported 12 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,098, with 1,820 more of unknown material.
1.6% of Clarinda Water Plant'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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.0%
- Unknown 87%
- Non-lead 12%
Latest lead test for Clarinda Water Plant (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.8 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Clarinda Water Plant.
Water systems serving Clarinda
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarinda Water PlantMain system | 12 | 22 | 1,820 | 1.6% |
| Clarinda Treatment ComplexAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 3 | 0 | 18% |
| Southwest Reg Water District (Clarinda)Also serves parts of the city | 1 | 0 | 417 | 0.1% |
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 Clarinda
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Clarinda Water Plant'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
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Questions
Does Clarinda, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Clarinda Water Plant, which serves Clarinda, reported 12 lead and 22 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,820 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Clarinda?
EPA's service area maps place most of Clarinda in Clarinda Water Plant's service area (PWSID IA7329029). Clarinda Treatment Complex, Southwest Reg Water District (Clarinda) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Clarinda home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Clarinda Water Plant'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 Clarinda 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 Clarinda Water Plant whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.