Iowa · population 1,679
Lead pipes in Mediapolis, IA
29 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mediapolis (population 1,679) gets its water from Mediapolis Water Supply. That system reported 1 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 708, with 2 more of unknown material.
4.1% of Mediapolis Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.0%
- Unknown 0.3%
- Non-lead 96%
Latest lead test for Mediapolis Water Supply (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.8 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 Mediapolis Water Supply.
Water systems serving Mediapolis
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediapolis Water SupplyMain system | 1 | 28 | 2 | 4.1% |
| Rathbun Reg WTR Assn (Burlington)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,581 | 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 Mediapolis
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mediapolis 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
- West Burlington34 unknown
- New Londonno lead reported
- Burlington2 lead + galv. lines
- Winfield43 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Pleasant4 lead + galv. lines
- Columbus Junctionno lead reported
- Fort Madison15 lead + galv. lines
- Muscatine2,419 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Mediapolis, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Mediapolis Water Supply, which serves Mediapolis, reported 1 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mediapolis?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mediapolis in Mediapolis Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA2948062). Rathbun Reg WTR Assn (Burlington) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mediapolis home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis 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 Mediapolis Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.