Iowa · population 1,646
Lead pipes in Manson, IA
49 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Manson (population 1,646) gets its water from Manson Water Supply. That system reported 8 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 852, with 803 more of unknown material.
5.8% of Manson Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.8%
- Unknown 94%
- Non-lead 0%
Latest lead test for Manson Water Supply (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 Manson Water Supply.
Water systems serving Manson
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manson Water SupplyMain system | 8 | 41 | 803 | 5.8% |
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 Manson
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Manson 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
- Rockwell City city20 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Dodge1,249 lead + galv. lines
- Lake61 lead + galv. lines
- Humboldt125 lead + galv. lines
- Laurens74 lead + galv. lines
- Lake View82 lead + galv. lines
- Eagle Grove754 lead + galv. lines
- Glidden117 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Manson, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Manson Water Supply, which serves Manson, reported 8 lead and 41 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 803 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Manson?
EPA's service area maps place most of Manson in Manson Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA1351027).
How do I check whether my Manson home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Manson 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 Manson 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 Manson Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.