Iowa · population 2,787
Lead pipes in Sibley, IA
94 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sibley (population 2,787) gets its water from Sibley Public Water Supply. That system reported 88 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,365, with 441 more of unknown material.
6.9% of Sibley Public Water Supply'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 6.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 61%
Latest lead test for Sibley Public Water Supply (Jul 2025–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 Sibley Public Water Supply.
Water systems serving Sibley
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley Public Water SupplyMain system | 88 | 6 | 441 | 6.9% |
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 Sibley
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sibley Public 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
- George112 lead + galv. lines
- Sanborn3 lead + galv. lines
- Rock Rapids26 lead + galv. lines
- Hull1 lead + galv. lines
- Milford2 unknown
- Rock Valley37 unknown
- Arnolds Park3 lead + galv. lines
- Alton1 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sibley, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Sibley Public Water Supply, which serves Sibley, reported 88 lead and 6 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 441 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sibley?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sibley in Sibley Public Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA7245047).
How do I check whether my Sibley home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sibley Public 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 Sibley 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 Sibley Public Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.