Iowa · population 1,120
Lead pipes in Lake View, IA
82 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lake View (population 1,120) gets its water from Lake View Water Supply. That system reported 6 lead and 76 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 998, with 314 more of unknown material.
8.2% of Lake View Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.6%
- Unknown 31%
- Non-lead 60%
Latest lead test for Lake View Water Supply (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 4.6 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 Lake View Water Supply.
Water systems serving Lake View
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake View Water SupplyMain system | 6 | 76 | 314 | 8.2% |
| Wall Lake Water SupplyServes nearby areas | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1.1% |
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 Lake View
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lake View 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
- Lake61 lead + galv. lines
- Carroll213 lead + galv. lines
- Rockwell City city20 lead + galv. lines
- Glidden117 lead + galv. lines
- Storm Lake142 lead + galv. lines
- Denison2 lead + galv. lines
- Manning87 lead + galv. lines
- Manson49 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lake View, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Lake View Water Supply, which serves Lake View, reported 6 lead and 76 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 314 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lake View?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lake View in Lake View Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA8127048). Wall Lake Water Supply also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lake View home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lake View 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 Lake View 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 Lake View Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.