Iowa · population 1,656
Lead pipes in Lake, IA
61 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lake (population 1,656) gets its water from Lake City Water Supply. That system reported 1 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 828, with 338 more of unknown material.
7.4% of Lake City 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 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 7.2%
- Unknown 41%
- Non-lead 52%
Latest lead test for Lake City Water Supply (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Lake City Water Supply.
Water systems serving Lake
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City Water SupplyMain system | 1 | 60 | 338 | 7.4% |
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 Lake
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lake City 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
- Rockwell City city20 lead + galv. lines
- Glidden117 lead + galv. lines
- Carroll213 lead + galv. lines
- Lake View82 lead + galv. lines
- Manson49 lead + galv. lines
- Jefferson221 lead + galv. lines
- Manning87 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Dodge1,249 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lake, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Lake City Water Supply, which serves Lake, reported 1 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 338 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lake?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lake in Lake City Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA1345043).
How do I check whether my Lake home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lake City 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 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 City Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.