Iowa · 4 community water systems
Lead pipes in Appanoose County, IA
4 community water systems serving Appanoose County reported 98 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,188 of unknown material. The most are in Centerville Municipal Waterworks.
0.5% 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 0.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 58%
- Non-lead 42%
Water systems serving Appanoose County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centerville Municipal WaterworksCenterville | 71 | 0 | 1,763 | 2.7% |
| Moulton Water DepartmentMoulton | 27 | 0 | 0 | 8.3% |
| Rathbun Regional Water Assn (Rathbun)Centerville | 0 | 0 | 9,323 | 0% |
| Cincinnati Municipal Water CoCincinnati | 0 | 0 | 102 | 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 Appanoose County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Appanoose County reported 98 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 11,188 of unknown material.
Which Appanoose County water systems have the most lead lines?
Centerville Municipal Waterworks (71), Moulton Water Department (27).
How do I check my home in Appanoose 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.