Iowa · population 1,974
Lead pipes in Sigourney, IA
21 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Sigourney (population 1,974) gets its water from Sigourney Muni Water Works. That system reported 21 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,026, with 823 more of unknown material.
2.0% of Sigourney Muni Water Works'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 2.0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 80%
- Non-lead 18%
Latest lead test for Sigourney Muni Water Works (Jan 2024–Dec 2026): 1.8 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 Sigourney Muni Water Works.
Water systems serving Sigourney
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigourney Muni Water WorksMain system | 21 | 0 | 823 | 2.0% |
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 Sigourney
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Sigourney Muni Water Works'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
- Oskaloosa65 lead + galv. lines
- Montezuma24 lead + galv. lines
- Ottumwano lead reported
- New Sharon498 unknown
- Williamsburg29 lead + galv. lines
- Fairfield32 lead + galv. lines
- Brooklyn49 lead + galv. lines
- Marengo62 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Sigourney, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Sigourney Muni Water Works, which serves Sigourney, reported 21 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 823 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Sigourney?
EPA's service area maps place most of Sigourney in Sigourney Muni Water Works's service area (PWSID IA5475050).
How do I check whether my Sigourney home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Sigourney Muni Water Works'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 Sigourney 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 Sigourney Muni Water Works whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.