Iowa · population 1,519
Lead pipes in Oakland, IA
2 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Oakland (population 1,519) gets its water from Oakland Munic Water Utility. That system reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 633, with 273 more of unknown material.
0.3% of Oakland Munic Water Utility'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 0.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 57%
Latest lead test for Oakland Munic Water Utility (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1.3 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 Oakland Munic Water Utility.
Water systems serving Oakland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Munic Water UtilityMain system | 2 | 0 | 273 | 0.3% |
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 Oakland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Oakland Munic Water Utility'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
- Avoca25 lead + galv. lines
- Red Oak38 unknown
- Malvern5 lead + galv. lines
- Council Bluffs3,511 lead + galv. lines
- Logan36 lead + galv. lines
- Missouri Valley216 lead + galv. lines
- Audubon36 lead + galv. lines
- Dunlap173 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Oakland, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Oakland Munic Water Utility, which serves Oakland, reported 2 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 273 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Oakland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Oakland in Oakland Munic Water Utility's service area (PWSID IA7856084).
How do I check whether my Oakland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Oakland Munic Water Utility'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 Oakland 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 Oakland Munic Water Utility whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.