Iowa · 8 community water systems
Lead pipes in Boone County, IA
8 community water systems serving Boone County reported 1,991 lead and 189 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 101 of unknown material. The most are in Boone Water Works.
16% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 15%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.4%
- Unknown 0.7%
- Non-lead 83%
Water systems serving Boone County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone Water WorksBoone | 1,905 | 0 | 1 | 34% |
| Madrid Water DepartmentMadrid | 22 | 111 | 84 | 9.7% |
| Ogden Municipal UtilitiesOgden | 59 | 60 | 0 | 12% |
| Xenia RWD (North)Stratford | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0.7% |
| Benefit Water District #2Boone | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5.6% |
| Coal Valley Water DistrictBoone | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1.0% |
| Xenia RWD (Boone)Luther | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Xenia RWD (Madrid)Madrid | 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 Boone County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Boone County reported 1,991 lead and 189 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 101 of unknown material.
Which Boone County water systems have the most lead lines?
Boone Water Works (1,905), Madrid Water Department (133), Ogden Municipal Utilities (119).
How do I check my home in Boone 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.