Lead Pipe Map

Iowa · population 1,779

Lead pipes in Leon, IA

83 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Leon (population 1,779) gets its water from Leon Water Supply. That system reported 83 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 978, with 207 more of unknown material.

8.5% of Leon 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%).

83Lead
0Galvanized, replace
207Unknown material
688Non-lead

Latest lead test for Leon Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 3 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 Leon Water Supply.

Water systems serving Leon

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Leon Water SupplyMain system8302078.5%

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 Leon

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

Find the official inventory mapLeon 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 Leon, IA have lead pipes?

Yes. Leon Water Supply, which serves Leon, reported 83 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 207 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Leon?

EPA's service area maps place most of Leon in Leon Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA2742076).

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

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