Iowa · population 10,965
Lead pipes in Pella, IA
362 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Pella (population 10,965) gets its water from Pella Water Works Department. That system reported 353 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 4,440, with 40 more of unknown material.
8.2% of Pella Water Works Department'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 8.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 0.9%
- Non-lead 91%
Latest lead test for Pella Water Works Department (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.7 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 Pella Water Works Department.
Water systems serving Pella
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella Water Works DepartmentMain system | 353 | 9 | 40 | 8.2% |
| Marion Co. Rural Water DistrictServes nearby areas | 1 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 Pella
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Pella Water Works Department'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
- Knoxville49 lead + galv. lines
- Monroe2 lead + galv. lines
- New Sharon498 unknown
- Oskaloosa65 lead + galv. lines
- Pleasantville8 lead + galv. lines
- Melcher-Dallas1 unknown
- Newton22 lead + galv. lines
- Montezuma24 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Pella, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Pella Water Works Department, which serves Pella, reported 353 lead and 9 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 40 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Pella?
EPA's service area maps place most of Pella in Pella Water Works Department's service area (PWSID IA6368033). Marion Co. Rural Water District also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Pella home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Pella Water Works Department'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 Pella 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 Pella Water Works Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.