Iowa · population 2,916
Lead pipes in Hudson, IA
No lead lines reported
Most of Hudson (population 2,916) gets its water from Hudson Water Supply, which reported 1,234 service lines and no lead, galvanized or unknown lines.
0% of Hudson 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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Hudson Water Supply (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 3.2 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 Hudson Water Supply.
Water systems serving Hudson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Waterloo Water WorksServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 285 | 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 Hudson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Hudson 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
- Cedar Fallsno lead reported
- Waterloo285 unknown
- Dikeno lead reported
- Evansdale2 unknown
- Elk Run Heights2 unknown
- Reinbeck6 lead + galv. lines
- Janesville7 lead + galv. lines
- Grundy Center18 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Hudson, IA have lead pipes?
Hudson Water Supply, which serves Hudson, reported no lead, galvanized or unknown service lines.
Who supplies water to Hudson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Hudson in Hudson Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA0737062). Waterloo Water Works also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Hudson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Hudson 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 Hudson 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 Hudson Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.