Iowa · population 10,576
Lead pipes in Waverly, IA
877 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Waverly (population 10,576) gets its water from Waverly Water Department. That system reported 877 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,437, with 0 more of unknown material.
26% of Waverly 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 26%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 0%
- Non-lead 74%
Latest lead test for Waverly Water Department (Jan 2021–Dec 2023): 6.7 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 Waverly Water Department.
Water systems serving Waverly
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Water DepartmentMain system | 877 | 0 | 0 | 26% |
| Ia Regional Utilities Assoc (Waverly)Also serves parts of the city | 0 | 0 | 6,096 | 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 Waverly
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Waverly 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
- Janesville7 lead + galv. lines
- Shell Rockno lead reported
- Denverno lead reported
- Clarksville35 lead + galv. lines
- Tripoli6 lead + galv. lines
- Cedar Fallsno lead reported
- Nashua1 lead + galv. lines
- Waterloo285 unknown
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Questions
Does Waverly, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Waverly Water Department, which serves Waverly, reported 877 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 0 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Waverly?
EPA's service area maps place most of Waverly in Waverly Water Department's service area (PWSID IA0990085). Ia Regional Utilities Assoc (Waverly) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Waverly home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Waverly 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 Waverly 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 Waverly Water Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.