Iowa · population 4,199
Lead pipes in Forest, IA
298 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Forest (population 4,199) gets its water from Forest City Water Supply. That system reported 285 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,729, with 0 more of unknown material.
17% of Forest City Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 16%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 83%
Latest lead test for Forest City Water Supply (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 5 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 Forest City Water Supply.
Water systems serving Forest
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest City Water SupplyMain system | 285 | 13 | 0 | 17% |
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 Forest
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Forest City 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
- Lake Mills46 lead + galv. lines
- Manly34 lead + galv. lines
- Belmond153 lead + galv. lines
- Rockwell city11 unknown
- Nora Springs36 lead + galv. lines
- Sheffield175 lead + galv. lines
- Clarion23 lead + galv. lines
- St. Ansgar39 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Forest, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Forest City Water Supply, which serves Forest, reported 285 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Forest?
EPA's service area maps place most of Forest in Forest City Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA9525047).
How do I check whether my Forest home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Forest City 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 Forest 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 Forest City Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.