Iowa · population 5,796
Lead pipes in Estherville, IA
30 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Estherville (population 5,796) gets its water from Estherville Water Treatment Plant. That system reported 15 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,845, with 782 more of unknown material.
1.1% of Estherville Water Treatment Plant'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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 27%
- Non-lead 71%
Latest lead test for Estherville Water Treatment Plant (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 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 Estherville Water Treatment Plant.
Water systems serving Estherville
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estherville Water Treatment PlantMain system | 15 | 15 | 782 | 1.1% |
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 Estherville
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Estherville Water Treatment Plant'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
- Spirit Lake4 lead + galv. lines
- Arnolds Park3 lead + galv. lines
- Milford2 unknown
- Spencer253 lead + galv. lines
- Laurens74 lead + galv. lines
- Sanborn3 lead + galv. lines
- Sibley94 lead + galv. lines
- Storm Lake142 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Estherville, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Estherville Water Treatment Plant, which serves Estherville, reported 15 lead and 15 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 782 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Estherville?
EPA's service area maps place most of Estherville in Estherville Water Treatment Plant's service area (PWSID IA3218024).
How do I check whether my Estherville home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Estherville Water Treatment Plant'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 Estherville 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 Estherville Water Treatment Plant whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.