Lead Pipe Map

Iowa · population 2,372

Lead pipes in Toledo, IA

165 lead or galvanized lines to replace

Most of Toledo (population 2,372) gets its water from Toledo Water Supply. That system reported 4 lead and 161 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 737, with 313 more of unknown material.

22% of Toledo Water Supply's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).

4Lead
161Galvanized, replace
313Unknown material
259Non-lead

Latest lead test for Toledo Water Supply (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): not detected 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 Toledo Water Supply.

Water systems serving Toledo

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Toledo Water SupplyMain system416131322%
Tama Water SupplyServes nearby areas1683330217%

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 Toledo

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

Find the official inventory mapToledo Water Supply details

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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 Toledo, IA have lead pipes?

Yes. Toledo Water Supply, which serves Toledo, reported 4 lead and 161 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 313 of unknown material.

Who supplies water to Toledo?

EPA's service area maps place most of Toledo in Toledo Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA8676027). Tama Water Supply also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

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

Search your address on Toledo 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 Toledo 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 Toledo Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.