Iowa · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Adair County, IA
4 community water systems serving Adair County reported 0 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 112 of unknown material. The most are in Greenfield Municipal Utilities.
0.3% of these systems' 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) 0.3%
- Unknown 0.9%
- Non-lead 99%
Water systems serving Adair County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Municipal UtilitiesGreenfield | 0 | 35 | 2 | 3.2% |
| Stuart Water SupplyStuart | 0 | 4 | 110 | 0.4% |
| Sirwa #2 (Creston)Creston | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Sirwa #1 (Greenfield)Greenfield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Adair County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Adair County reported 0 lead and 39 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 112 of unknown material.
Which Adair County water systems have the most lead lines?
Greenfield Municipal Utilities (35), Stuart Water Supply (4).
How do I check my home in Adair County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.