Iowa · population 24,886
Lead pipes in Fort Dodge, IA
1,249 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fort Dodge (population 24,886) gets its water from Fort Dodge Water Supply. That system reported 1,159 lead and 90 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 10,247, with 90 more of unknown material.
12% of Fort Dodge 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 11%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.9%
- Unknown 0.9%
- Non-lead 87%
Latest lead test for Fort Dodge Water Supply (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 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 Fort Dodge Water Supply.
Water systems serving Fort Dodge
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge Water SupplyMain system | 1,159 | 90 | 90 | 12% |
| Palace Park MHCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0% |
| Timberlane Water AssociationAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Fort Dodge
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Fort Dodge 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
- Humboldt125 lead + galv. lines
- Eagle Grove754 lead + galv. lines
- Webster29 lead + galv. lines
- Manson49 lead + galv. lines
- Rockwell City city20 lead + galv. lines
- Clarion23 lead + galv. lines
- Jewell Junction29 lead + galv. lines
- Lake61 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Fort Dodge, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Fort Dodge Water Supply, which serves Fort Dodge, reported 1,159 lead and 90 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 90 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fort Dodge?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fort Dodge in Fort Dodge Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA9433050). Palace Park MHC, Timberlane Water Association also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fort Dodge home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.