Iowa · population 1,056
Lead pipes in Malvern, IA
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Malvern (population 1,056) gets its water from Malvern Water Supply. That system reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 629, with 158 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Malvern Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 25%
- Non-lead 74%
Latest lead test for Malvern Water Supply (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Malvern Water Supply.
Water systems serving Malvern
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern Water SupplyMain system | 5 | 0 | 158 | 0.8% |
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 Malvern
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Malvern 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
- Sidney427 unknown
- Red Oak38 unknown
- Council Bluffs3,511 lead + galv. lines
- Oakland2 lead + galv. lines
- Clarinda34 lead + galv. lines
- Avoca25 lead + galv. lines
- Missouri Valley216 lead + galv. lines
- Corning41 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Malvern, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Malvern Water Supply, which serves Malvern, reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 158 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Malvern?
EPA's service area maps place most of Malvern in Malvern Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA6545020).
How do I check whether my Malvern home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Malvern 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 Malvern 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 Malvern Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.