Lead Pipe Map

Iowa · population 2,095

Lead pipes in Granger, IA

8 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Granger (population 2,095) gets its water from Granger Muni Water Supply. That system reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 786, with 26 more of unknown material.

1.0% of Granger Muni Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
8Galvanized, replace
26Unknown material
752Non-lead

Latest lead test for Granger Muni Water Supply (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 Granger Muni Water Supply.

Water systems serving Granger

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Granger Muni Water SupplyMain system08261.0%
Xenia RWD (Des Moines)Also serves parts of the city0000%

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 Granger

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Granger Muni Water Supply's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapGranger Muni Water Supply details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Granger, IA have lead pipes?

Yes. Granger Muni Water Supply, which serves Granger, reported 0 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 26 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Granger?

EPA's service area maps place most of Granger in Granger Muni Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA2537001). Xenia RWD (Des Moines) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Granger home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Granger Muni 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 Granger 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 Granger Muni Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.