Iowa · population 7,082
Lead pipes in Nevada, IA
44 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Nevada (population 7,082) gets its water from Nevada Water Supply. That system reported 41 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,516, with 41 more of unknown material.
1.7% of Nevada 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 1.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 1.6%
- Non-lead 97%
Latest lead test for Nevada Water Supply (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected 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 Nevada Water Supply.
Water systems serving Nevada
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada Water SupplyMain system | 41 | 3 | 41 | 1.7% |
| Ames Water Treatment PlantServes nearby areas | 206 | 13 | 0 | 1.8% |
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 Nevada
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Nevada 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.
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Questions
Does Nevada, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Nevada Water Supply, which serves Nevada, reported 41 lead and 3 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 41 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Nevada?
EPA's service area maps place most of Nevada in Nevada Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA8562044). Ames Water Treatment Plant also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Nevada home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.