Iowa · population 1,106
Lead pipes in George, IA
112 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of George (population 1,106) gets its water from George Water Supply. That system reported 0 lead and 112 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 558, with 6 more of unknown material.
20% of George 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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 20%
- Unknown 1.1%
- Non-lead 79%
Latest lead test for George Water Supply (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 George Water Supply.
Water systems serving George
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 112 | 6 | 20% |
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 George
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on George 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
- Rock Rapids26 lead + galv. lines
- Hull1 lead + galv. lines
- Sibley94 lead + galv. lines
- Rock Valley37 unknown
- Sanborn3 lead + galv. lines
- Orange646 unknown
- Alton1 lead + galv. lines
- Hawarden35 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does George, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. George Water Supply, which serves George, reported 0 lead and 112 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to George?
EPA's service area maps place most of George in George Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA6028081).
How do I check whether my George home has a lead service line?
Search your address on George 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 George 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 George Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.