Iowa · population 3,059
Lead pipes in Tipton, IA
12 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Tipton (population 3,059) gets its water from Tipton Water Supply. That system reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 1,433, with 619 more of unknown material.
0.8% of Tipton Water Supply'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) 0.8%
- Unknown 43%
- Non-lead 56%
Latest lead test for Tipton Water Supply (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 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 Tipton Water Supply.
Water systems serving Tipton
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 12 | 619 | 0.8% |
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 Tipton
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Tipton 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
- Wilton40 lead + galv. lines
- Durant23 lead + galv. lines
- Lisbon26 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Vernon28 lead + galv. lines
- Iowa2,787 lead + galv. lines
- University Heights2,787 lead + galv. lines
- Muscatine2,419 lead + galv. lines
- Anamosa29 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Tipton, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Tipton Water Supply, which serves Tipton, reported 0 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 619 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Tipton?
EPA's service area maps place most of Tipton in Tipton Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA1689022).
How do I check whether my Tipton home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Tipton 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 Tipton 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 Tipton Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.