Iowa · population 1,238
Lead pipes in Clarksville, IA
35 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Clarksville (population 1,238) gets its water from Clarksville Water Supply. That system reported 4 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 593, with 271 more of unknown material.
5.9% of Clarksville 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 0.7%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.2%
- Unknown 46%
- Non-lead 48%
Latest lead test for Clarksville Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 2.2 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 Clarksville Water Supply.
Water systems serving Clarksville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville Water SupplyMain system | 4 | 31 | 271 | 5.9% |
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 Clarksville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Clarksville 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.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Shell Rockno lead reported
- Waverly877 lead + galv. lines
- Nashua1 lead + galv. lines
- Janesville7 lead + galv. lines
- Parkersburg5 lead + galv. lines
- Aplington81 lead + galv. lines
- Denverno lead reported
- Charles773 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Clarksville, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Clarksville Water Supply, which serves Clarksville, reported 4 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 271 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Clarksville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Clarksville in Clarksville Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA1228038).
How do I check whether my Clarksville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Clarksville 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 Clarksville 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 Clarksville Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.