Iowa · population 2,371
Lead pipes in Ely, IA
No lead lines reported
Most of Ely (population 2,371) gets its water from Ely Water Supply, which reported 809 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Ely 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%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Ely Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Ely Water Supply.
Water systems serving Ely
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ely Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Cedar Rapids Water DepartmentServes nearby areas | 108 | 2,387 | 4,949 | 4.6% |
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 Ely
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ely 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
- Cedar Rapids2,495 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernon28 lead + galv. lines
- North Libertyno lead reported
- Fairfaxno lead reported
- Lisbon26 lead + galv. lines
- Marion170 lead + galv. lines
- Coralvilleno lead reported
- Tiffinno lead reported
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Questions
Does Ely, IA have lead pipes?
Ely Water Supply, which serves Ely, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Ely?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ely in Ely Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA5728018). Cedar Rapids Water Department also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ely home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ely 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 Ely 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 Ely Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.