Iowa · population 2,821
Lead pipes in Grundy Center, IA
18 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Grundy Center (population 2,821) gets its water from Grundy Center Water Supply. That system reported 12 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,261, with 231 more of unknown material.
1.4% of Grundy Center 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%).
- Lead 1.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.5%
- Unknown 18%
- Non-lead 80%
Latest lead test for Grundy Center Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.8 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 Grundy Center Water Supply.
Water systems serving Grundy Center
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy Center Water SupplyMain system | 12 | 6 | 231 | 1.4% |
| Holland Water SupplyServes nearby areas | 2 | 9 | 30 | 8.4% |
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 Grundy Center
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Grundy Center 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
- Reinbeck6 lead + galv. lines
- Dikeno lead reported
- Conrad395 unknown
- Parkersburg5 lead + galv. lines
- Aplington81 lead + galv. lines
- Eldora2 lead + galv. lines
- Hudsonno lead reported
- Cedar Fallsno lead reported
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Questions
Does Grundy Center, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Grundy Center Water Supply, which serves Grundy Center, reported 12 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 231 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Grundy Center?
EPA's service area maps place most of Grundy Center in Grundy Center Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA3833013). Holland Water Supply also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Grundy Center home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Grundy Center 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 Grundy Center 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 Grundy Center Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.