Iowa · population 4,518
Lead pipes in Mount Vernon, IA
28 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Mount Vernon (population 4,518) gets its water from Mount Vernon Water Supply. That system reported 0 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,378, with 614 more of unknown material.
2.0% of Mount Vernon 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) 2.0%
- Unknown 45%
- Non-lead 53%
Latest lead test for Mount Vernon Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1 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 Mount Vernon Water Supply.
Water systems serving Mount Vernon
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 28 | 614 | 2.0% |
| Lisbon Water SupplyServes nearby areas | 19 | 7 | 54 | 3.0% |
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 Mount Vernon
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Mount Vernon 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
- Lisbon26 lead + galv. lines
- Springville4 lead + galv. lines
- Elyno lead reported
- Marion170 lead + galv. lines
- Cedar Rapids2,495 lead + galv. lines
- Anamosa29 lead + galv. lines
- North Libertyno lead reported
- Hiawathano lead reported
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Questions
Does Mount Vernon, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Mount Vernon Water Supply, which serves Mount Vernon, reported 0 lead and 28 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 614 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Mount Vernon?
EPA's service area maps place most of Mount Vernon in Mount Vernon Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA5758021). Lisbon Water Supply also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Mount Vernon home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.