Lead Pipe Map

Iowa · population 17,266

Lead pipes in Grimes, IA

7 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Grimes (population 17,266) gets its water from Grimes Water Supply. That system reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 6,016, with 0 more of unknown material.

0.1% of Grimes 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
7Galvanized, replace
0Unknown material
6,009Non-lead

Latest lead test for Grimes Water Supply (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Grimes Water Supply.

Water systems serving Grimes

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Grimes Water SupplyMain system0700.1%
Grimes MHPAlso serves parts of the city0304.6%
Park View VillageAlso serves parts of the city0000%
Xenia RWD (Des Moines)Serves nearby areas0000%

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 Grimes

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

Find the official inventory mapGrimes Water Supply details

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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 Grimes, IA have lead pipes?

Yes. Grimes Water Supply, which serves Grimes, reported 0 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Grimes?

EPA's service area maps place most of Grimes in Grimes Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA7736011). Grimes MHP, Park View Village, Xenia RWD (Des Moines) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

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