Iowa · population 1,069
Lead pipes in Marcus, IA
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Marcus (population 1,069) gets its water from Marcus Water Supply. That system reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 612, with 7 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Marcus 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 1.1%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Marcus Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.5 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 Marcus Water Supply.
Water systems serving Marcus
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.8% |
| Cherokee Rws- Mill Creek SubsystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Marcus
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Marcus 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
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Questions
Does Marcus, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Marcus Water Supply, which serves Marcus, reported 0 lead and 5 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 7 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Marcus?
EPA's service area maps place most of Marcus in Marcus Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA1838032). Cherokee Rws- Mill Creek Subsystem also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Marcus home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Marcus 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 Marcus 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 Marcus Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.