Iowa · population 1,986
Lead pipes in Parkersburg, IA
5 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Parkersburg (population 1,986) gets its water from Parkersburg Water Supply. That system reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 886, with 72 more of unknown material.
0.6% of Parkersburg 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 0.6%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 8.1%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Parkersburg Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 14.6 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 Parkersburg Water Supply.
Water systems serving Parkersburg
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg Water SupplyMain system | 5 | 0 | 72 | 0.6% |
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 Parkersburg
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Parkersburg 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
- Aplington81 lead + galv. lines
- Dikeno lead reported
- Shell Rockno lead reported
- Grundy Center18 lead + galv. lines
- Clarksville35 lead + galv. lines
- Janesville7 lead + galv. lines
- Cedar Fallsno lead reported
- Waverly877 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Parkersburg, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Parkersburg Water Supply, which serves Parkersburg, reported 5 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 72 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Parkersburg?
EPA's service area maps place most of Parkersburg in Parkersburg Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA1281028).
How do I check whether my Parkersburg home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg 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 Parkersburg Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.