Iowa · population 1,421
Lead pipes in Montezuma, IA
24 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Montezuma (population 1,421) gets its water from Montezuma Muni Water Supply. That system reported 24 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 788, with 0 more of unknown material.
3.0% of Montezuma Muni Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Montezuma Muni Water Supply (Jan 2026–Jun 2026): 6.2 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 Montezuma Muni Water Supply.
Water systems serving Montezuma
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma Muni Water SupplyMain system | 24 | 0 | 0 | 3.0% |
| Ponderosa Utilities INC.Also 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 Montezuma
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Montezuma Muni 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
- New Sharon498 unknown
- Brooklyn49 lead + galv. lines
- Oskaloosa65 lead + galv. lines
- Pella362 lead + galv. lines
- Sigourney21 lead + galv. lines
- Tamano lead reported
- Williamsburg29 lead + galv. lines
- Newton22 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Montezuma, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Montezuma Muni Water Supply, which serves Montezuma, reported 24 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Montezuma?
EPA's service area maps place most of Montezuma in Montezuma Muni Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA7950097). Ponderosa Utilities INC. also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Montezuma home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Montezuma Muni 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma Muni Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.