Iowa · population 2,630
Lead pipes in Hawarden, IA
35 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Hawarden (population 2,630) gets its water from Hawarden Water Supply. That system reported 4 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,165, with 0 more of unknown material.
3.0% of Hawarden Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 2.7%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Hawarden Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 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 Hawarden Water Supply.
Water systems serving Hawarden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden Water SupplyMain system | 4 | 31 | 0 | 3.0% |
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 Hawarden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hawarden 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 Valley37 unknown
- Orange646 unknown
- Le Mars52 lead + galv. lines
- Hull1 lead + galv. lines
- Alton1 lead + galv. lines
- Rock Rapids26 lead + galv. lines
- George112 lead + galv. lines
- Sioux4,271 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hawarden, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Hawarden Water Supply, which serves Hawarden, reported 4 lead and 31 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Hawarden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hawarden in Hawarden Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA8434040).
How do I check whether my Hawarden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hawarden 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 Hawarden 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 Hawarden Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.