Iowa · population 3,249
Lead pipes in West Burlington, IA
34 lines still unidentified
Most of West Burlington (population 3,249) gets its water from West Burlington Muni. Water Supply. It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 34 of 1,486 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.
0% of West Burlington Muni. 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%
- Unknown 2.3%
- Non-lead 98%
Latest lead test for West Burlington Muni. Water Supply (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 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 West Burlington Muni. Water Supply.
Water systems serving West Burlington
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Burlington Muni. Water SupplyMain system | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0% |
| Burlington Municipal WaterworksServes nearby areas | 2 | 0 | 0 | <0.1% |
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 West Burlington
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on West Burlington Muni. 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
- Burlington2 lead + galv. lines
- Mediapolis29 lead + galv. lines
- New Londonno lead reported
- Fort Madison15 lead + galv. lines
- Mount Pleasant4 lead + galv. lines
- Winfield43 lead + galv. lines
- Columbus Junctionno lead reported
- Muscatine2,419 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does West Burlington, IA have lead pipes?
None are confirmed, but West Burlington Muni. Water Supply still lists 34 service lines as unknown material.
Who supplies water to West Burlington?
EPA's service area maps place most of West Burlington in West Burlington Muni. Water Supply's service area (PWSID IA2985002). Burlington Municipal Waterworks also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my West Burlington home has a lead service line?
Search your address on West Burlington Muni. 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 West Burlington 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 West Burlington Muni. Water Supply whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.