Iowa · population 5,283
Lead pipes in Manchester, IA
304 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Manchester (population 5,283) gets its water from Manchester Water Supply. That system reported 0 lead and 304 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,646, with 344 more of unknown material.
18% of Manchester 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 18%
- Unknown 21%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Manchester Water Supply (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 3.6 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 Manchester Water Supply.
Water systems serving Manchester
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 304 | 344 | 18% |
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 Manchester
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Manchester 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
- Strawberry Point75 lead + galv. lines
- Central61 lead + galv. lines
- Monticello6 lead + galv. lines
- Farley1 unknown
- Elkader41 lead + galv. lines
- Cascade34 lead + galv. lines
- Center Point264 unknown
- Epworthno lead reported
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Questions
Does Manchester, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Manchester Water Supply, which serves Manchester, reported 0 lead and 304 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 344 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Manchester?
EPA's service area maps place most of Manchester in Manchester Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA2839021).
How do I check whether my Manchester home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.