Iowa · 7 community water systems
Lead pipes in Buena Vista County, IA
7 community water systems serving Buena Vista County reported 125 lead and 355 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 993 of unknown material. The most are in Storm Lake Water Treatment Plant.
5.8% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the Iowa average (5.6%) and higher than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 1.5%
- Galvanized (replace) 4.3%
- Unknown 12%
- Non-lead 82%
Water systems serving Buena Vista County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake Water Treatment PlantStorm Lake | 0 | 142 | 256 | 3.5% |
| Sioux Rapids Water DepartmentSioux Rapids | 0 | 128 | 104 | 34% |
| Marathon Light & Water DepartmentMarathon | 108 | 7 | 10 | 45% |
| Alta Municipal Water PlantAlta | 12 | 78 | 63 | 10% |
| Albert City Muni Water SupplyAlbert City | 5 | 0 | 67 | 1.5% |
| Iowa Lakes Regional WaterSpencer | 0 | 0 | 491 | 0% |
| Rembrandt Water SupplyRembrandt | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 Buena Vista County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Buena Vista County reported 125 lead and 355 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 993 of unknown material.
Which Buena Vista County water systems have the most lead lines?
Storm Lake Water Treatment Plant (142), Sioux Rapids Water Department (128), Marathon Light & Water Department (115).
How do I check my home in Buena Vista 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.