Lead Pipe Map

Iowa · population 1,626

Lead pipes in Slater, IA

3 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Slater (population 1,626) gets its water from Slater Muni Water Dept. That system reported 2 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 636, with 2 more of unknown material.

0.5% of Slater Muni Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

2Lead
1Galvanized, replace
2Unknown material
631Non-lead

Latest lead test for Slater Muni Water Dept (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015, 1 still open for Slater Muni Water Dept.

Water systems serving Slater

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Slater Muni Water DeptMain system2120.5%
Xenia RWD (Boone)Also serves parts of the city0000%
Xenia RWD (Madrid)Serves nearby areas0000%

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 Slater

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Slater Muni Water Dept's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapSlater Muni Water Dept details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Slater, IA have lead pipes?

Yes. Slater Muni Water Dept, which serves Slater, reported 2 lead and 1 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 2 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Slater?

EPA's service area maps place most of Slater in Slater Muni Water Dept's service area (PWSID IA8580057). Xenia RWD (Boone), Xenia RWD (Madrid) also serve parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Slater home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Slater Muni Water Dept'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 Slater 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 Slater Muni Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.