Iowa · population 2,238
Lead pipes in Lisbon, IA
26 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Lisbon (population 2,238) gets its water from Lisbon Water Supply. That system reported 19 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 879, with 54 more of unknown material.
3.0% of Lisbon Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 6.1%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Lisbon Water Supply (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.7 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 Lisbon Water Supply.
Water systems serving Lisbon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Water SupplyMain system | 19 | 7 | 54 | 3.0% |
| Mount Vernon Water SupplyServes nearby areas | 0 | 28 | 614 | 2.0% |
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 Lisbon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Lisbon 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
- Mount Vernon28 lead + galv. lines
- Springville4 lead + galv. lines
- Elyno lead reported
- Marion170 lead + galv. lines
- Anamosa29 lead + galv. lines
- Cedar Rapids2,495 lead + galv. lines
- North Libertyno lead reported
- Tipton12 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Lisbon, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Lisbon Water Supply, which serves Lisbon, reported 19 lead and 7 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 54 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Lisbon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Lisbon in Lisbon Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA5748086). Mount Vernon Water Supply also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Lisbon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Lisbon 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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.