Iowa · population 1,188
Lead pipes in University Heights, IA
2,787 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of University Heights (population 1,188) gets its water from Iowa City Water Department. That system reported 2,758 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 27,992, with 5 more of unknown material.
10.0% of Iowa City Water Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 9.9%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown <0.1%
- Non-lead 90%
Latest lead test for Iowa City Water Department (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 4 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 Iowa City Water Department.
Water systems serving University Heights
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City Water DepartmentMain system | 2,758 | 29 | 5 | 10.0% |
| University Water SystemServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 University Heights
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Iowa City Water Department'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
- Iowa2,787 lead + galv. lines
- Coralvilleno lead reported
- Tiffinno lead reported
- North Libertyno lead reported
- Riversideno lead reported
- Lone Tree45 lead + galv. lines
- Elyno lead reported
- Mount Vernon28 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does University Heights, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Iowa City Water Department, which serves University Heights, reported 2,758 lead and 29 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 5 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to University Heights?
EPA's service area maps place most of University Heights in Iowa City Water Department's service area (PWSID IA5225079). University Water System also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my University Heights home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Iowa City Water Department'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 University Heights 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 Iowa City Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.