Iowa · population 1,006
Lead pipes in Winfield, IA
43 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Winfield (population 1,006) gets its water from Winfield Muni Water Dept. That system reported 1 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 471, with 71 more of unknown material.
9.1% of Winfield Muni Water Dept'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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 8.9%
- Unknown 15%
- Non-lead 76%
Latest lead test for Winfield Muni Water Dept (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 Winfield Muni Water Dept.
Water systems serving Winfield
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Muni Water DeptMain system | 1 | 42 | 71 | 9.1% |
| Rathbun Reg WTR Assn (Burlington)Serves nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 1,581 | 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 Winfield
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Winfield Muni Water Dept'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
- Columbus Junctionno lead reported
- Mount Pleasant4 lead + galv. lines
- New Londonno lead reported
- Mediapolis29 lead + galv. lines
- Lone Tree45 lead + galv. lines
- West Burlington34 unknown
- Riversideno lead reported
- Burlington2 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Winfield, IA have lead pipes?
Yes. Winfield Muni Water Dept, which serves Winfield, reported 1 lead and 42 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 71 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Winfield?
EPA's service area maps place most of Winfield in Winfield Muni Water Dept's service area (PWSID IA4493028). Rathbun Reg WTR Assn (Burlington) also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Winfield home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Winfield Muni Water Dept'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 Winfield 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 Winfield Muni Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.