Iowa · population 1,044
Lead pipes in Rockwell city, IA
11 lines still unidentified
Most of Rockwell city (population 1,044) gets its water from Rockwell Water Supply. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 11 of 456 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of Rockwell 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%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 2.4%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Rockwell Water Supply (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 2.3 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 Rockwell Water Supply.
Water systems serving Rockwell city
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwell Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 0 | 11 | 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 Rockwell city
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Rockwell 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
- Sheffield175 lead + galv. lines
- Nora Springs36 lead + galv. lines
- Hampton2 unknown
- Manly34 lead + galv. lines
- Belmond153 lead + galv. lines
- Charles773 lead + galv. lines
- Osageno lead reported
- Clarksville35 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Rockwell city, IA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but Rockwell Water Supply still lists 11 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to Rockwell city?
EPA's service area maps place most of Rockwell city in Rockwell Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA1773097).
How do I check whether my Rockwell city home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Rockwell 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 Rockwell city 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 Rockwell Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.