Iowa · population 1,376
Lead pipes in Roland, IA
46 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Roland (population 1,376) gets its water from Roland Water Supply. That system reported 13 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 566, with 2 more of unknown material.
8.1% of Roland Water Supply'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 2.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 5.8%
- Unknown 0.4%
- Non-lead 92%
Latest lead test for Roland Water Supply (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): not detected 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 Roland Water Supply.
Water systems serving Roland
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland Water SupplyMain system | 13 | 33 | 2 | 8.1% |
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 Roland
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Roland 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
- Story96 lead + galv. lines
- Gilbert4 lead + galv. lines
- Nevada44 lead + galv. lines
- Ames219 lead + galv. lines
- Jewell Junction29 lead + galv. lines
- Huxleyno lead reported
- State Center3 lead + galv. lines
- Boone1,905 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Roland, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Roland Water Supply, which serves Roland, reported 13 lead and 33 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Roland?
EPA's service area maps place most of Roland in Roland Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA8570001).
How do I check whether my Roland home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Roland 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 Roland 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 Roland Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.