Iowa · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Bremer County, IA
7 community water systems serving Bremer County reported 883 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,500 of unknown material. The most are in Waverly Water Department.
3.9% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 3.8%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.1%
- Unknown 28%
- Non-lead 68%
Water systems serving Bremer County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly Water DepartmentWaverly | 877 | 0 | 0 | 26% |
| Sumner Water SupplySumner | 0 | 10 | 319 | 1.0% |
| Readlyn Water SupplyReadlyn | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2.1% |
| Janesville Water SupplyJanesville | 6 | 1 | 33 | 1.4% |
| Tripoli Water SupplyTripoli | 0 | 6 | 52 | 1.0% |
| Ia Regional Utilities Assoc (Waverly)Waverly | 0 | 0 | 6,096 | 0% |
| Denver Water SupplyDenver | 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 Bremer County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Bremer County reported 883 lead and 25 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,500 of unknown material.
Which Bremer County water systems have the most lead lines?
Waverly Water Department (877), Sumner Water Supply (10), Readlyn Water Supply (8).
How do I check my home in Bremer 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.