Iowa · 3 community water systems
Lead pipes in Adams County, IA
3 community water systems serving Adams County reported 23 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 157 of unknown material. The most are in Corning Muni Water Department.
0.4% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 1.3%
- Non-lead 98%
Water systems serving Adams County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corning Muni Water DepartmentCorning | 23 | 18 | 6 | 4.0% |
| Sirwa - CorningBrooks | 0 | 2 | 151 | 0.2% |
| Sirwa #2 (Creston)Creston | 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 Adams County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Adams County reported 23 lead and 20 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 157 of unknown material.
Which Adams County water systems have the most lead lines?
Corning Muni Water Department (41), Sirwa - Corning (2).
How do I check my home in Adams 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.