Iowa · population 3,362
Lead pipes in Robins, IA
2,495 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Robins (population 3,362) gets its water from Cedar Rapids Water Department. That system reported 108 lead and 2,387 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 54,425, with 4,949 more of unknown material.
4.6% of Cedar Rapids Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.4%
- Unknown 9.1%
- Non-lead 86%
Latest lead test for Cedar Rapids Water Department (2025): 1.6 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 Cedar Rapids Water Department.
Water systems serving Robins
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Water DepartmentMain system | 108 | 2,387 | 4,949 | 4.6% |
| Hiawatha Water DeptServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 Robins
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Cedar Rapids Water 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
- Hiawathano lead reported
- Marion170 lead + galv. lines
- Palono lead reported
- Cedar Rapids2,495 lead + galv. lines
- Center Point264 unknown
- Atkins263 unknown
- Central61 lead + galv. lines
- Fairfaxno lead reported
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Questions
Does Robins, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Cedar Rapids Water Department, which serves Robins, reported 108 lead and 2,387 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 4,949 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Robins?
EPA's service area maps place most of Robins in Cedar Rapids Water Department's service area (PWSID IA5715093). Hiawatha Water Dept also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Robins home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Cedar Rapids Water 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 Robins 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 Cedar Rapids Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.