Iowa · population 24,118
Lead pipes in Clinton, IA
889 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Clinton (population 24,118) gets its water from Iowa-American WTR Co-Clinton District. That system reported 884 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,732, with 5,385 more of unknown material.
8.3% of Iowa-American WTR Co-Clinton District's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 8.2%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 42%
Latest lead test for Iowa-American WTR Co-Clinton District (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2 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 Iowa-American WTR Co-Clinton District.
Water systems serving Clinton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa-American WTR Co-Clinton DistrictMain system | 884 | 5 | 5,385 | 8.3% |
| Camanche Water SupplyServes nearby areas | 0 | 1 | 0 | <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 Clinton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Iowa-American WTR Co-Clinton District'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
- Camanche1 lead + galv. lines
- DeWitt64 lead + galv. lines
- Le Claire9,628 lead + galv. lines
- Eldridgeno lead reported
- Bettendorf9,628 lead + galv. lines
- Davenport9,628 lead + galv. lines
- Blue Grass9,628 lead + galv. lines
- Buffalono lead reported
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Questions
Does Clinton, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Iowa-American WTR Co-Clinton District, which serves Clinton, reported 884 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5,385 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Clinton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Clinton in Iowa-American WTR Co-Clinton District's service area (PWSID IA2326048). Camanche Water Supply also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Clinton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Iowa-American WTR Co-Clinton District'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 Clinton 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 Iowa-American WTR Co-Clinton District whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.