Iowa · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Black Hawk County, IA
8 community water systems serving Black Hawk County reported 7 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,383 of unknown material. The most are in La Porte City Utilities.
<0.1% 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 <0.1%
- Galvanized (replace) <0.1%
- Unknown 10%
- Non-lead 90%
Water systems serving Black Hawk County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte City UtilitiesLa Porte City | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.7% |
| Dunkerton Muni Water SupplyDunkerton | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.5% |
| Ia Regional Utilities Assoc (Waverly)Waverly | 0 | 0 | 6,096 | 0% |
| Waterloo Water WorksWaterloo | 0 | 0 | 285 | 0% |
| Evansdale Water WorksEvansdale | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0% |
| Cedar Falls Municipal Water UtilitiesCedar Falls | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Hudson Water SupplyHudson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Elk Run Heights Water SupplyElk Run Heights | 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 Black Hawk County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Black Hawk County reported 7 lead and 2 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,383 of unknown material.
Which Black Hawk County water systems have the most lead lines?
La Porte City Utilities (7), Dunkerton Muni Water Supply (2).
How do I check my home in Black Hawk 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.