Iowa · 9 community water systems
Lead pipes in Butler County, IA
9 community water systems serving Butler County reported 44 lead and 263 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,635 of unknown material. The most are in Greene Muni Water Supply.
1.5% 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 0.2%
- Galvanized (replace) 1.3%
- Unknown 32%
- Non-lead 67%
Water systems serving Butler County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene Muni Water SupplyGreene | 0 | 134 | 0 | 23% |
| Aplington Water SupplyAplington | 32 | 49 | 4 | 16% |
| Allison Water SupplyAllison | 0 | 49 | 151 | 9.6% |
| Clarksville Water SupplyClarksville | 4 | 31 | 271 | 5.9% |
| Parkersburg Water SupplyParkersburg | 5 | 0 | 72 | 0.6% |
| New Hartford Water SupplyNew Hartford | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.2% |
| Ia Regional Utilities Assoc (Waverly)Waverly | 0 | 0 | 6,096 | 0% |
| Dumont Water SupplyDumont | 0 | 0 | 38 | 0% |
| Shell Rock Muni Water SuppShell Rock | 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 Butler County have lead pipes?
Yes. Water systems serving Butler County reported 44 lead and 263 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 6,635 of unknown material.
Which Butler County water systems have the most lead lines?
Greene Muni Water Supply (134), Aplington Water Supply (81), Allison Water Supply (49).
How do I check my home in Butler 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.