Iowa · population 1,193
Lead pipes in Melcher-Dallas, IA
1 lines still unidentified
Most of Melcher-Dallas (population 1,193) gets its water from Melcher-Dallas Water Supply. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 1 of 595 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Melcher-Dallas 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%
- Unknown 0.2%
- Non-lead 100%
Latest lead test for Melcher-Dallas Water Supply (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 1.4 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 Melcher-Dallas Water Supply.
Water systems serving Melcher-Dallas
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melcher-Dallas Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Marion Co. Rural Water DistrictAlso serves parts of the city | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Melcher-Dallas
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Melcher-Dallas 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 Melcher-Dallas, IA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Melcher-Dallas Water Supply still lists 1 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Melcher-Dallas?
EPA's service area maps place most of Melcher-Dallas in Melcher-Dallas Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA6300099). Marion Co. Rural Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Melcher-Dallas home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Melcher-Dallas 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 Melcher-Dallas 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 Melcher-Dallas Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.