Iowa · population 16,297
Lead pipes in Indianola, IA
9 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Indianola (population 16,297) gets its water from Indianola Water Supply. That system reported 1 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 5,969, with 261 more of unknown material.
0.2% of Indianola 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 4.4%
- Non-lead 95%
Latest lead test for Indianola 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 Indianola Water Supply.
Water systems serving Indianola
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola Water SupplyMain system | 1 | 8 | 261 | 0.2% |
| Warren Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 103 | 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 Indianola
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Indianola 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
- Norwalk1,392 unknown
- Carlisle11 unknown
- Pleasantville8 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasant Hill8,124 lead + galv. lines
- West Des Moines59 lead + galv. lines
- Windsor Heights1 unknown
- Melcher-Dallas1 unknown
- Altoona70 unknown
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Questions
Does Indianola, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Indianola Water Supply, which serves Indianola, reported 1 lead and 8 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 261 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Indianola?
EPA's service area maps place most of Indianola in Indianola Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA9133075). Warren Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Indianola home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Indianola 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 Indianola 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 Indianola Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.