Lead Pipe Map

Iowa · population 7,421

Lead pipes in Creston, IA

383 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Creston (population 7,421) gets its water from Creston Water Supply. That system reported 383 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,922, with 0 more of unknown material.

9.8% of Creston Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

383Lead
0Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
3,539Non-lead

Latest lead test for Creston Water Supply (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Creston Water Supply.

Water systems serving Creston

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Creston Water SupplyMain system383009.8%
Sirwa #2 (Creston)Also serves parts of the city0000%

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 Creston

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

Find the official inventory mapCreston Water Supply 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

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Creston, IA have lead pipes?

Yes. Creston Water Supply, which serves Creston, reported 383 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Creston?

EPA's service area maps place most of Creston in Creston Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA8816089). Sirwa #2 (Creston) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Creston 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 Creston 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 Creston Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.