Lead Pipe Map

Iowa · population 62,665

Lead pipes in Council Bluffs, IA

3,511 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Council Bluffs (population 62,665) gets its water from Council Bluffs Water Works. That system reported 2,937 lead and 574 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 22,749, with 3,257 more of unknown material.

15% of Council Bluffs Water Works's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

2,937Lead
574Galvanized, replace
3,257Unknown material
15,981Non-lead

Latest lead test for Council Bluffs Water Works (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Council Bluffs Water Works.

Water systems serving Council Bluffs

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Council Bluffs Water WorksMain system2,9375743,25715%
Urban Bluffs - NorthAlso serves parts of the city0020%

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 Council Bluffs

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Council Bluffs Water Works's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapCouncil Bluffs Water Works details

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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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

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Questions

Does Council Bluffs, IA have lead pipes?

Yes. Council Bluffs Water Works, which serves Council Bluffs, reported 2,937 lead and 574 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 3,257 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Council Bluffs?

EPA's service area maps place most of Council Bluffs in Council Bluffs Water Works's service area (PWSID IA7820080). Urban Bluffs - North also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Council Bluffs home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.