Iowa · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Benton County, IA
9 community water systems serving Benton County reported 162 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 669 of unknown material. The most are in Belle Plaine Water Dept.
2.5% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.3%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 9.7%
- Non-lead 88%
Water systems serving Benton County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Plaine Water DeptBelle Plaine | 147 | 3 | 397 | 12% |
| Blairstown Water SupplyBlairstown | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2.1% |
| Vinton Municipal Water DeptVinton | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0.2% |
| Norway City Water SupplyNorway | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1.6% |
| Urbana Water SupplyUrbana | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.5% |
| Keystone Water SupplyKeystone | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1.0% |
| Van Horne Water WorksVan Horne | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Atkins Municipal Water WorksAtkins | 0 | 0 | 263 | 0% |
| Poweshiek Water Association (CR)Norway | 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 Benton County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Benton County reported 162 lead and 11 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 669 of unknown material.
Which Benton County water systems have the most lead lines?
Belle Plaine Water Dept (150), Blairstown Water Supply (7), Vinton Municipal Water Dept (4).
How do I check my home in Benton 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.