Lead Pipe Map

Iowa · population 1,052

Lead pipes in Janesville, IA

7 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Janesville (population 1,052) gets its water from Janesville Water Supply. That system reported 6 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 496, with 33 more of unknown material.

1.4% of Janesville 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%).

6Lead
1Galvanized, replace
33Unknown material
456Non-lead

Latest lead test for Janesville Water Supply (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 5.4 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 Janesville Water Supply.

Water systems serving Janesville

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Janesville Water SupplyMain system61331.4%

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 Janesville

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

Find the official inventory mapJanesville 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 Janesville, IA have lead pipes?

Yes. Janesville Water Supply, which serves Janesville, reported 6 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 33 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Janesville?

EPA's service area maps place most of Janesville in Janesville Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA0932001).

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

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