Iowa · population 1,253
Lead pipes in Laurens, IA
74 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Laurens (population 1,253) gets its water from Laurens Water Supply. That system reported 74 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 666, with 16 more of unknown material.
11% of Laurens 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 11%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 2.4%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for Laurens 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 Laurens Water Supply.
Water systems serving Laurens
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurens Water SupplyMain system | 74 | 0 | 16 | 11% |
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 Laurens
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Laurens 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
- Storm Lake142 lead + galv. lines
- Spencer253 lead + galv. lines
- Manson49 lead + galv. lines
- Humboldt125 lead + galv. lines
- Rockwell City city20 lead + galv. lines
- Cherokeeno lead reported
- Milford2 unknown
- Estherville30 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Laurens, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Laurens Water Supply, which serves Laurens, reported 74 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 16 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Laurens?
EPA's service area maps place most of Laurens in Laurens Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA7614063).
How do I check whether my Laurens home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Laurens 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 Laurens 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 Laurens Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.