Iowa · population 42,542
Lead pipes in Marion, IA
170 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Marion (population 42,542) gets its water from Marion Municipal Water Dept. That system reported 69 lead and 101 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 14,888, with 1,025 more of unknown material.
1.1% of Marion Municipal Water Dept'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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.7%
- Unknown 6.9%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Marion Municipal Water Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 8.3 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 Marion Municipal Water Dept.
Water systems serving Marion
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Municipal Water DeptMain system | 69 | 101 | 1,025 | 1.1% |
| Eagle RidgeAlso serves parts of the city | 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 Marion
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Marion Municipal Water Dept'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
- Robins2,495 lead + galv. lines
- Hiawathano lead reported
- Springville4 lead + galv. lines
- Cedar Rapids2,495 lead + galv. lines
- Palono lead reported
- Central61 lead + galv. lines
- Elyno lead reported
- Mount Vernon28 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Marion, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Marion Municipal Water Dept, which serves Marion, reported 69 lead and 101 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,025 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Marion?
EPA's service area maps place most of Marion in Marion Municipal Water Dept's service area (PWSID IA5751035). Eagle Ridge also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Marion home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Marion Municipal Water Dept'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 Marion 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 Marion Municipal Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.