Iowa · population 9,983
Lead pipes in Fort Madison, IA
15 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Fort Madison (population 9,983) gets its water from Ft Madison Muni Water Works. That system reported 2 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,302, with 42 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Ft Madison Muni Water Works'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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.3%
- Unknown 1.0%
- Non-lead 99%
Latest lead test for Ft Madison Muni Water Works (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Ft Madison Muni Water Works.
Water systems serving Fort Madison
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ft Madison Muni Water WorksMain system | 2 | 13 | 42 | 0.3% |
| Rathbun Reg Water Assn (Ft Madison)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 2,938 | 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 Madison
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ft Madison Muni Water Works'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.
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Nearby cities
- West Burlington34 unknown
- Burlington2 lead + galv. lines
- New Londonno lead reported
- Mount Pleasant4 lead + galv. lines
- Mediapolis29 lead + galv. lines
- Winfield43 lead + galv. lines
- Fairfield32 lead + galv. lines
- Columbus Junctionno lead reported
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Questions
Does Fort Madison, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Ft Madison Muni Water Works, which serves Fort Madison, reported 2 lead and 13 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 42 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Fort Madison?
EPA's service area maps place most of Fort Madison in Ft Madison Muni Water Works's service area (PWSID IA5625062). Rathbun Reg Water Assn (Ft Madison) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Fort Madison home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ft Madison Muni Water Works'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 Madison 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 Ft Madison Muni Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.