Iowa · population 1,970
Lead pipes in Ogden, IA
119 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Ogden (population 1,970) gets its water from Ogden Municipal Utilities. That system reported 59 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 992, with 0 more of unknown material.
12% of Ogden Municipal Utilities'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 5.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 6.0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 88%
Latest lead test for Ogden Municipal Utilities (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Ogden Municipal Utilities.
Water systems serving Ogden
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden Municipal UtilitiesMain system | 59 | 60 | 0 | 12% |
| Xenia RWD (North)Also serves parts of the city | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0.7% |
| Coal Valley Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1.0% |
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 Ogden
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Ogden Municipal Utilities'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 Ogden, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Ogden Municipal Utilities, which serves Ogden, reported 59 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Ogden?
EPA's service area maps place most of Ogden in Ogden Municipal Utilities's service area (PWSID IA0858090). Xenia RWD (North), Coal Valley Water District also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Ogden home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Ogden Municipal Utilities'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 Ogden 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 Ogden Municipal Utilities whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.