Iowa · population 2,595
Lead pipes in Eldora, IA
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Eldora (population 2,595) gets its water from Eldora Water Supply. That system reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,266, with 2 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Eldora Water Supply'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) 0.2%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Eldora Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3 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 Eldora Water Supply.
Water systems serving Eldora
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldora Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.2% |
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 Eldora
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Eldora 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
- Conrad395 unknown
- Grundy Center18 lead + galv. lines
- Aplington81 lead + galv. lines
- Parkersburg5 lead + galv. lines
- State Center3 lead + galv. lines
- Roland46 lead + galv. lines
- Dikeno lead reported
- Reinbeck6 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Eldora, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Eldora Water Supply, which serves Eldora, reported 0 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Eldora?
EPA's service area maps place most of Eldora in Eldora Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA4236005).
How do I check whether my Eldora home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Eldora 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 Eldora 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 Eldora Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.