Lead Pipe Map

Iowa · population 1,383

Lead pipes in Woodward, IA

485 lines still unidentified

Most of Woodward (population 1,383) gets its water from Xenia RWD (Woodward). It reported no confirmed lead service lines, but 485 of 1,504 lines are still listed as unknown material, so lead hasn't been ruled out.

0% of Xenia RWD (Woodward)'s service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
485Unknown material
1,019Non-lead

Latest lead test for Xenia RWD (Woodward) (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): 0.7 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.

Compliance record: EPA lists 1 Lead and Copper Rule violation since 2015 for Xenia RWD (Woodward).

Water systems serving Woodward

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% lead
Xenia RWD (Woodward)Main system004850%
Woodward Water SupplyAlso serves parts of the city0000%

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 Woodward

The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Xenia RWD (Woodward)'s official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.

Find the official inventory mapXenia RWD (Woodward) details

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.

Pitcher filtersCheapest start. Pick one certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead, such as Brita Elite, PUR Plus or ZeroWater.See pitchers Faucet-mount filtersFilters straight from the tap. Look for NSF/ANSI 53 lead reduction on the box.See faucet filters Under-sink systemsBest for families. Carbon block (NSF 53) or reverse osmosis (NSF 58) units rated for lead.See under-sink

Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost

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Questions

Does Woodward, IA have lead pipes?

None are confirmed, but Xenia RWD (Woodward) still lists 485 service lines as unknown material.

Who supplies water to Woodward?

EPA's service area maps place most of Woodward in Xenia RWD (Woodward)'s service area (PWSID IA2576705). Woodward Water Supply also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.

How do I check whether my Woodward home has a lead service line?

Search your address on Xenia RWD (Woodward)'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 Woodward 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 Xenia RWD (Woodward) whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.