Iowa · population 7,763
Lead pipes in Webster, IA
29 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Webster (population 7,763) gets its water from Webster City Water Supply. That system reported 17 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 3,373, with 44 more of unknown material.
0.9% of Webster City 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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.4%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for Webster City Water Supply (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 Webster City Water Supply.
Water systems serving Webster
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster City Water SupplyMain system | 17 | 12 | 44 | 0.9% |
| Xenia RWD (North)Serves nearby areas | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0.7% |
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 Webster
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Webster City 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
- Jewell Junction29 lead + galv. lines
- Eagle Grove754 lead + galv. lines
- Fort Dodge1,249 lead + galv. lines
- Clarion23 lead + galv. lines
- Story96 lead + galv. lines
- Roland46 lead + galv. lines
- Gilbert4 lead + galv. lines
- Humboldt125 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Webster, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Webster City Water Supply, which serves Webster, reported 17 lead and 12 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 44 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Webster?
EPA's service area maps place most of Webster in Webster City Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA4063094). Xenia RWD (North) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Webster home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Webster City 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 Webster 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 Webster City Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.