Iowa · population 1,192
Lead pipes in Elkader, IA
41 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Elkader (population 1,192) gets its water from Elkader Muni Water Dept. That system reported 11 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 689, with 37 more of unknown material.
6.0% of Elkader Muni Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.4%
- Unknown 5.4%
- Non-lead 89%
Latest lead test for Elkader Muni Water Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 5.4 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 Elkader Muni Water Dept.
Water systems serving Elkader
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkader Muni Water DeptMain system | 11 | 30 | 37 | 6.0% |
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 Elkader
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Elkader Muni Water Dept'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
- Strawberry Point75 lead + galv. lines
- Fayette3 lead + galv. lines
- West Unionno lead reported
- Manchester304 lead + galv. lines
- Calmar8 lead + galv. lines
- Farley1 unknown
- Sumner10 lead + galv. lines
- Fairbankno lead reported
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Questions
Does Elkader, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Elkader Muni Water Dept, which serves Elkader, reported 11 lead and 30 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 37 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Elkader?
EPA's service area maps place most of Elkader in Elkader Muni Water Dept's service area (PWSID IA2223011).
How do I check whether my Elkader home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Elkader Muni Water Dept'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 Elkader 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 Elkader Muni Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.