Iowa · population 2,638
Lead pipes in Missouri Valley, IA
216 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Missouri Valley (population 2,638) gets its water from Missouri Valley Water Supply. That system reported 214 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,251, with 325 more of unknown material.
17% of Missouri Valley Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 17%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 26%
- Non-lead 57%
Latest lead test for Missouri Valley Water Supply (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.9 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Missouri Valley Water Supply.
Water systems serving Missouri Valley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Valley Water SupplyMain system | 214 | 2 | 325 | 17% |
| Sunnyside Village MHP LLCAlso serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 4 | 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 Missouri Valley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Missouri Valley Water Supply, which serves Missouri Valley, reported 214 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 325 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Missouri Valley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Missouri Valley in Missouri Valley Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA4344088). Sunnyside Village MHP LLC also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Missouri Valley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.