Iowa · population 1,123
Lead pipes in Sheffield, IA
175 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sheffield (population 1,123) gets its water from Sheffield Water Supply. That system reported 0 lead and 175 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 512, with 0 more of unknown material.
34% of Sheffield 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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 34%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 66%
Latest lead test for Sheffield Water Supply (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 1 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 Sheffield Water Supply.
Water systems serving Sheffield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheffield Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 175 | 0 | 34% |
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 Sheffield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sheffield 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
- Rockwell city11 unknown
- Hampton2 unknown
- Nora Springs36 lead + galv. lines
- Belmond153 lead + galv. lines
- Aplington81 lead + galv. lines
- Manly34 lead + galv. lines
- Clarksville35 lead + galv. lines
- Clarion23 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sheffield, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Sheffield Water Supply, which serves Sheffield, reported 0 lead and 175 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sheffield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sheffield in Sheffield Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA3570037).
How do I check whether my Sheffield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.