Iowa · population 5,548
Lead pipes in Spirit Lake, IA
4 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Spirit Lake (population 5,548) gets its water from Spirit Lake Waterworks. That system reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,824, with 1,400 more of unknown material.
0.1% of Spirit Lake Waterworks'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 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 50%
- Non-lead 50%
Latest lead test for Spirit Lake Waterworks (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 Spirit Lake Waterworks.
Water systems serving Spirit Lake
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Lake WaterworksMain system | 0 | 4 | 1,400 | 0.1% |
| Okoboji Water SupplyServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 Spirit Lake
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Spirit Lake Waterworks'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
- Arnolds Park3 lead + galv. lines
- Milford2 unknown
- Estherville30 lead + galv. lines
- Spencer253 lead + galv. lines
- Sibley94 lead + galv. lines
- Sanborn3 lead + galv. lines
- Laurens74 lead + galv. lines
- George112 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Spirit Lake, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Spirit Lake Waterworks, which serves Spirit Lake, reported 0 lead and 4 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,400 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Spirit Lake?
EPA's service area maps place most of Spirit Lake in Spirit Lake Waterworks's service area (PWSID IA3070078). Okoboji Water Supply also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Spirit Lake home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Spirit Lake Waterworks'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 Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake Waterworks whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.