Iowa · population 1,140
Lead pipes in Glidden, IA
117 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Glidden (population 1,140) gets its water from Glidden Water Supply. That system reported 53 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 503, with 92 more of unknown material.
23% of Glidden 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) 13%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 58%
Latest lead test for Glidden Water Supply (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 2.1 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 Glidden Water Supply.
Water systems serving Glidden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glidden Water SupplyMain system | 53 | 64 | 92 | 23% |
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 Glidden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Glidden 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
- Carroll213 lead + galv. lines
- Lake61 lead + galv. lines
- Jefferson221 lead + galv. lines
- Manning87 lead + galv. lines
- Lake View82 lead + galv. lines
- Rockwell City city20 lead + galv. lines
- Audubon36 lead + galv. lines
- Guthrie Centerno lead reported
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Questions
Does Glidden, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Glidden Water Supply, which serves Glidden, reported 53 lead and 64 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 92 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Glidden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Glidden in Glidden Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA1438091).
How do I check whether my Glidden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Glidden 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 Glidden 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 Glidden Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.