Iowa · population 1,411
Lead pipes in Earlham, IA
No lead lines reported
Most of Earlham (population 1,411) gets its water from Earlham Municipal Waterworks, which reported 613 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Earlham Municipal Waterworks'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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Earlham Municipal Waterworks (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 Earlham Municipal Waterworks.
Water systems serving Earlham
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Municipal WaterworksMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Xenia RWD (Des Moines)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
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 Earlham
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Earlham Municipal Waterworks'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
- Van Meterno lead reported
- Adel1 lead + galv. lines
- Stuart4 lead + galv. lines
- Waukee110 unknown
- Dallas Centerno lead reported
- West Des Moines59 lead + galv. lines
- Panorano lead reported
- Clive45 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Earlham, IA have lead pipes?
Earlham Municipal Waterworks, which serves Earlham, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Earlham?
EPA's service area maps place most of Earlham in Earlham Municipal Waterworks's service area (PWSID IA6115097). Xenia RWD (Des Moines) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Earlham home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Earlham Municipal Waterworks'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 Earlham 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 Earlham Municipal Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.